unskilled
20 synonyms and 1 antonyms for unskilled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Lacking trained ability or expertise, describing a person or workforce.
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Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use unskilled
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unskilled” mean?
The word “unskilled” means lacking trained ability or expertise, describing a person or workforce. In plain terms, without special training — either a person who lacks it or a job that does not need it.
How do you use “unskilled” in a sentence?
Here is “unskilled” used in a sentence: “The factory hired unskilled workers and trained them on the job.”
What is another word for “unskilled”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unskilled” include amateurish, backwards, bad, bungling, clumsy and ham-fisted.
What is the opposite of “unskilled”?
The opposite of “unskilled” — its antonyms — is skilled.
What part of speech is “unskilled”?
“Unskilled” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unskilled” have?
“Unskilled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lacking trained ability or expertise, describing a person or workforce.