skill-less
Americanadjective
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without skill; unskilled or unskillful.
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Archaic.
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without knowledge; ignorant.
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(of things) done or made in a clumsy or unskilled manner.
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Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of skill-less
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at skill 1, -less
Example Sentences
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They have different skill levels, and a physician’s ability to relate to people is also variable.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Coaches today agree: Individual skill levels have never been higher, but it’s come at the cost of understanding coherent teamwork, the stuff that is achieved via sacrifice and submitting to the group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
"Can we build on a style that we find and use the skill levels of the players slightly differently? We will see. But there has to be a base to work from."
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
County and 260 members, Landlights Community Choir welcomes all skill levels and has the No. 1 rule of ‘No shaming anyone, ever.’
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
Adult education has also been stressed by the government in its efforts to raise the overall educational and skill levels of the entire population.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.
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