unskilled

/ˌʌnˈskɪld/ (bre, ipa) · [ənskˈɪld] /ˌʌnˈskɪld/ (ame, ipa) · [ənskˈɪld] /ˌən-ˈskild How to pronounce unskilled (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unskilled — adjective

  • unskilledpositive
  • more unskilledcomparative
  • most unskilledsuperlative

1. describes someone who has not been taught the methods needed for a skilled job,

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes someone who has not been taught the methods needed for a skilled job, or a job that anyone can do without any special training or experience.

例句

Wei found work in a factory doing unskilled labor while searching for something better.

collocation: unskilled labor

Many unskilled workers in large cities take jobs in restaurants, shops, or warehouses.

collocation: unskilled workers

同義詞
  • untrained

    focuses on the lack of instruction rather than the type of work

  • unqualified

    emphasizes not meeting official requirements for a job

  • inexperienced

    highlights lack of time spent doing the work, not necessarily lack of training

反義詞
  • skilled

    having the training, experience, and ability to do a job well

  • trained

    having received formal instruction for a particular role

  • qualified

    having the necessary certificates or official approval for a job

文法句型

unskilled + noun

be unskilled

用法筆記

Frequently used before a noun (attributive position). The word can describe either the person (an unskilled worker) or the type of work (unskilled labor). Compare with 'unskillful,' which describes poor performance of a task rather than lack of training.

常見錯誤

❌He is unskilled at cooking dinner.
✅He is not a good cook.
💡'unskilled' refers to lack of formal work training, not general inability at everyday activities.