unskilled — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

unskilled (/ʌnˈskɪld/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ʌnˈskɪld/

Meaning

Meaning: untrained

Not having special training or ability for a particular job.

Examples

🗣 Unskilled workers were given simple tasks while the experts handled the machines.

Etymology

From the prefix ‘un-‘ plus ‘skilled’.

How & Where It’s Used

Often used in labor and employment contexts.

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Tags: skill, work

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