unskillfulness
|un-skill-ful-ness|
B2
/ʌnˈskɪlfəlnəs/
(unskillful)
lack of skill
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unskillfulness' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'skillful,' which comes from the Old Norse word 'skilja,' meaning 'to distinguish.'
Historical Evolution
'unskillful' changed from the Old English word 'unscylful' and eventually became the modern English word 'unskillful.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having skill,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of lacking skill or proficiency.
His unskillfulness in handling the situation led to further complications.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45