inexpert en · ADJ
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Middle English inexpert, inexperte, from in- (“not”) + expert, experte, or else from Middle French inexpert or its etymon Latin inexpertus. By surface analysis, in- (“not”) + expert.
Meanings
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Inept or unskilled; not of expert ability or quality.
My inexpert attempts at repairing the hole with duct tape only made the problem worse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more inexpert | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most inexpert | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
adept · proficient · skillful · professional
Deriveds
Synonyms
nonexpert · amateurish · bungling · clumsy · maladroit
Translations (6)
bg неопитен (unskilled) · mi hakorea (unskilled) · bg неумел (unskilled) · gv neuschleioil (unskilled) · gv neughastey (unskilled) · mi rapa (unskilled)