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unskilled at

[/ʌnˈskɪld æt/]
adjective phrase
desastrado em, sem habilidade em, incompetente em
1. lacking skill, competence, or expertise in a particular activity or field
He is unskilled at playing the piano.
Ele é desastrado em tocar piano.
2. not trained or experienced in doing something
She remains unskilled at public speaking despite years of trying.
Ela continua sem habilidade em falar em público apesar de anos tentando.
NYC Slang
wack at, trash at
Synonyms
inexperienced atincompetent atinept atbad atpoor atlacking skill in
Antonyms
skilled atproficient atcompetent attalented atadept atexpert at

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desastrado em, sem habilidade em
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sem jeito para, ruim em
Colloquial variation
Portugal
desastrado em, incompetente em
Similar to general usage with formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

all thumbs
two left feet
butter fingers
não ter jeito para algo
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