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VocabJLPT N3

unskillful

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. unskillful
2. poor
3. imprudent

This word is used to describe someone who is unskilled or bad at something. It is the opposite of being good at something, and it can be used humbly about yourself or to describe someone else's lack of ability in a particular area.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "I'm just not good at putting my feelings into words."

Sentence 2

Cut me some slack if my driving isn't great, okay?

Sentence 3

I'm bad at handling changes in plans and I panic right away.

Sentence 4

The teacher told me, "Your handwriting might be bad, but the content is good."

Sentence 5

At the park in the evening, my little brother was terrible at throwing a ball.