unskillfully C2 Topic:Describing Qualities Also spelled unskilfully US /ʌnˈskɪlfəli/ UK /ʌnˈskɪlfəli/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 adv in a way that lacks skill, competence, or dexterity The shelf had been unskillfully repaired and soon began to lean again. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that lacks skill,... ineptlyclumsilyawkwardlyincompetently ↔ Opposites skillfullyexpertlydeftlycompetently Word family Related forms unskillfulskillfullyineptclumsy Etymology Formed from un- + skillfully, literally 'not in a skillful manner.' Unskilfully is the standard British spelling, reflecting skilful with one l. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # unskillfully **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ʌnˈskɪlfəli/ **IPA (UK):** /ʌnˈskɪlfəli/ ## Meanings 1. in a way that lacks skill, competence, or dexterity ## Examples - The shelf had been unskillfully repaired and soon began to lean again. ## Synonyms - ineptly - clumsily - awkwardly - incompetently ## Antonyms - skillfully - expertly - deftly - competently ## Related Forms - unskillful - skillfully - inept - clumsy ## Etymology Formed from un- + skillfully, literally 'not in a skillful manner.' Unskilfully is the standard British spelling, reflecting skilful with one l. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown