unskillful
[ uhn-skil-fuhl ]
adjective
not skillful; clumsy or bungling.
Origin of unskillful
1- Also especially British, un·skil·ful .
Other words for unskillful
Other words from unskillful
- un·skill·ful·ly, adverb
- un·skill·ful·ness, noun
Words Nearby unskillful
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How to use unskillful in a sentence
In short, the conservatives were unfortunate, because they were unskillful and imprudent.
History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzIf the teacher is unskillful or lazy the remedy for poor recitations usually is, "Take the same lesson for to-morrow."
The Recitation | George Herbert BettsIn unskillful hands the frail dugout would surely have been wrecked or upset.
Travels in Alaska | John MuirThus the unskillful player had to root for it, while the boys, being called together, encircled him and jeered.
Revisiting the Earth | James Langdon HillMollie and Betty, the two best skaters, rather hung back, letting the more unskillful Amy and Grace lead the way.
The Outdoor Girls in a Winter Camp | Laura Lee Hope
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