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Meaning of unskillfulness
The state of being unskilled or lacking in skill or expertise.
Etymology of unskillfulness
The word "unskillfulness" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from "un" (meaning not) and "skill" (from Old Norse "skil", meaning distinction or difference), with the suffix "-fulness" added to form a noun indicating a state or quality.
Synonyms
ineptness
incompetence
ineptitude
clumsiness
awkwardness
maladroitness
gaucheness
unhandiness
inexpertness
amateurishness
unproficiency
incompetence
inadequacy
ineffectiveness
inefficacy
incapability
insufficiency
unfitness
unqualifiedness
inelegance
crudeness
coarseness
rudeness
roughness
harshness
tactlessness
bluntness
brusqueness
crudity
primitiveness
simplicity
naivety
artlessness
unsophistication
unpolish
rusticness
homespunness
crudity
unrefinement
Definitions
- The quality of being unskilled or lacking in skill or expertise
- * Lack of skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Usage Examples
- The team's unskillfulness in managing the project led to its failure.
- * Her unskillfulness in cooking was evident in the burnt and tasteless meal.
- * The company's unskillfulness in marketing resulted in poor sales.
Antonyms
skillfulness
proficiency
expertise
competence
adeptness
deftness
dexterity
agility
quickness
cleverness
ingenuity
resourcefulness
effectiveness
efficacy
capability
sufficiency
fitness
qualification
elegance
refinement
subtlety
tact
finesse
delicacy
precision
accuracy
exactness