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UNSKILFUL Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word unskilful. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word unskilful. (close relations)
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awkward
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

adjective satellite

• causing inconvenience

• difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

bumbling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

clumsy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking grace in movement or posture

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

incompetent
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• not qualified or suited for a purpose

noun

• someone who is not competent to take effective action

adjective satellite

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

• not doing a good job

• not meeting requirements

inept
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

maladroit
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not adroit

unskillful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• poorly done

unhandy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Of a person, or movement: not handy, inept, clumsy, not dexterous.

• Awkward; not convenient.

Alternatives for AWKWARD

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