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unskillfully

[/ʌnˈskɪlfəli/]
adverb
desastradamente
1. In a manner lacking skill, competence, or expertise; clumsily or awkwardly
He unskillfully attempted to repair the broken vase.
Ele tentou consertar o vaso quebrado desastradamente.
2. Without proficiency or dexterity in performing a task
The painting was executed unskillfully by the amateur artist.
A pintura foi executada sem habilidade pelo artista amador.
Synonyms
clumsilyawkwardlyineptlyincompetentlybunglinglymaladroitly
Antonyms
skillfullyexpertlyproficientlydexterouslycompetentlyadeptly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desastradamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
incompetentemente
alternative formal usage
Portugal
desastradamente
standard usage
Portugal
sem jeito
colloquial alternative

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