PROFICIENT Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word proficient. (opposite meanings)

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	amateur				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime • an athlete who does not play for pay adjective satellite • engaged in as a pastime • lacking professional skill or expertise
	amateurish				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • lacking professional skill or expertise
	incapable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability • (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for adjective satellite • not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of') • not meeting requirements
	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
	inexperienced				adjectiveadj
	adjective • lacking practical experience or training
	unpracticed				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not having had extensive practice
	unqualified				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not limited or restricted • not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training • legally not qualified or sufficient adjective satellite • having no right or entitlement
	unskilled				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency adjective satellite • lacking professional skill or expertise • not doing a good job
	untrained				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training