unskilled meaning and definition

UNSKILLED adjective

Definition of unskilled (adjective)

1. not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency
   • "unskilled in the art of rhetoric"; "an enthusiastic but unskillful mountain climber"; "unskilled labor"; "workers in unskilled occupations are finding fewer and fewer job opportunities"; "unskilled workmanship"
   • antonym: skilled
2. lacking professional skill or expertise
   • "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting"
   • synonyms: amateur, amateurish, inexpert
3. not doing a good job
   • "incompetent at chess"
   • synonyms: incompetent