Definition

Noun: The state or quality of lacking talent, skill, or natural aptitude.

Usage

"Talentlessness" is a formal noun used to describe the complete absence of talent or innate ability in a particular field or activity. It is often used in critical or analytical contexts to assess ability.

Examples

• His persistent talentlessness for music was evident despite years of lessons.
• The critic's review highlighted not just poor execution but a fundamental talentlessness in the actor's performance.
• She feared her talentlessness would prevent her from succeeding in the competitive art school.

Advanced Usage

• "Sheer/Utter talentlessness": Used for emphasis to describe a complete and undeniable lack of talent.
  • The performance was criticized for its sheer talentlessness.
• Often appears in formal critiques, psychological assessments, or discussions about innate ability versus learned skill.

Variants and Related Words

• Talentless (adj): Having no talent.
  • He was dismissed as a talentless amateur.

Synonyms

• Ineptitude
• Incompetence
• Lack of skill
• Ineptness

Antonyms

• Talent
• Giftedness
• Aptitude
• Skill
• Genius

Noun

1. a lack of talent