knackless en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈnækləs/ (US)
Etymology
From knack + -less.
Meanings
-
Not having the knack for something; inept; unskilful.
Michael Crawford is appealing as the knackless Colin, though his acting style is perhaps too natural for this particular movie.
1971, Dwight Macdonald, Dwight Macdonald on Movies, page 441:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more knackless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most knackless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |