unskillfully-done
|un-skill-ful-ly-done|
B2
/ʌnˈskɪlfəli dʌn/
lacking skill in execution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unskillfully-done' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'skillfully' from 'skill' meaning 'ability or expertise', combined with 'done' from Old English 'don', meaning 'to perform or execute'.
Historical Evolution
'unskillfully-done' evolved from the combination of 'unskillful' and 'done', reflecting a lack of skill in execution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not done with skill', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a manner lacking skill or expertise.
The painting was unskillfully-done, with uneven brush strokes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 03:10