adj
unskilled
Unskilled (adj) means lacking trained ability or expertise, describing a person or workforce. Example: “The factory hired unskilled workers and trained them on the job.”
adj
1
Lacking trained ability or expertise, describing a person or workforce.
"The factory hired unskilled workers and trained them on the job."
2
Not requiring special training or expertise, describing a job or task.
"Sorting boxes is considered unskilled labour, but it still takes stamina."
How to use unskilled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout special training — either a person who lacks it or a job that does not need it.
Common pairings
unskilled labour
unskilled worker
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unskilled
- Superlative
- most unskilled
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Synonyms
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amateurish
backwards
bad
bungling
clumsy
ham-fisted
ham-handed
inapt
incapable
incompetent
inept
ineffective
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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.
