unpractised
/ʌn'præktist/
Definition
Adjective 1. Lacking extensive practice or experience: Describes a person, skill, or action that has not been exercised, performed, or developed through repeated application or real-world use. 2. Not yet skilled or proficient: Indicates a state of being unskilled, inexperienced, or not adept due to a lack of practical application.
Usage and Examples
The adjective "unpractised" describes a condition resulting from insufficient practical experience. It is typically used before a noun or after a linking verb.
- His hands were unpractised at tying such intricate knots.
- She gave an unpractised but heartfelt speech to the small audience.
- The theory seemed sound, but it remained unpractised and untested.
- As an unpractised driver, he was nervous on the busy highway.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "unpractised in/at something": This prepositional phrase is commonly used to specify the area of inexperience.
- He was unpractised in the art of negotiation.
- The team is still unpractised at executing this new strategy under pressure.
Variants and Related Words
- Unpracticed: This is an alternative spelling, particularly common in American English. The meaning is identical to "unpractised."
- Inexperienced (adj.): A close synonym, emphasizing a general lack of experience rather than specifically a lack of repeated exercise.
- Unrehearsed (adj.): Specifically refers to something not practiced in advance, like a speech or performance, and can imply spontaneity.
- Rusty (adj., informal): Describes skills that were once practiced but have declined due to lack of recent use.
Synonyms
- Inexperienced
- Unskilled
- Untrained
- Amateur
- Unrehearsed
- Raw
- Green (informal)
Antonyms
- Practised/Practiced
- Experienced
- Skilled
- Proficient
- Expert
- Seasoned
Adjective
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not having had extensive practice
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