Unpracticed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpracticed
[ ʌnˈpræktɪst ]
not skilled
Not having experience in or knowledge of a particular activity or subject.
Synonyms
inexperienced, novice, untrained.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unpracticed |
Used to describe someone who hasn't had much practice or lacks experience in a certain skill or activity.
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inexperienced |
Used to refer to someone who lacks experience or knowledge in a particular area. Often used in professional or technical contexts.
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novice |
Used to describe a person who is new to a particular activity, job, or field. It often implies that the person is still learning and not yet fully skilled.
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untrained |
Used when describing someone who has not received formal training or education in a specific skill or profession. Often implies a lack of formal preparation.
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Examples of usage
- She is unpracticed in public speaking.
- He seemed unpracticed in the art of negotiation.
not rehearsed
Not having practiced or rehearsed a particular skill or performance.
Synonyms
improvised, spontaneous, unrehearsed.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unpracticed |
This word is often used to describe someone who lacks experience or skill in a particular activity or subject because they haven't practiced it much.
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unrehearsed |
Used to describe actions, performances, or speeches that have not been practiced beforehand. It implies a lack of preparation, but it does not necessarily have a negative connotation.
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improvised |
Used when someone creates or performs something on the spot, without prior preparation. It can apply to music, speech, or actions.
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spontaneous |
Describes actions or events that happen naturally, without planning. It often suggests a positive and lively activity.
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Examples of usage
- Her unpracticed dance moves were evident during the performance.
- The unpracticed musicians struggled to keep up with the tempo.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpracticed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não praticado
🇮🇳 अभ्यासहीन
🇩🇪 ungeübt
🇮🇩 belum berlatih
🇺🇦 непрактикований
🇵🇱 niewyćwiczony
🇯🇵 未熟
🇫🇷 non pratiqué
🇪🇸 sin practicar
🇹🇷 alıştırma yapılmamış
🇰🇷 연습되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير ممارس
🇨🇿 neprocvičený
🇸🇰 neprecvičený
🇨🇳 未经练习的
🇸🇮 neprakticiran
🇮🇸 óþjálfaður
🇰🇿 жаттықпаған
🇬🇪 გამოუცდელი
🇦🇿 təcrübəsiz
🇲🇽 sin practicar
Etymology
The word 'unpracticed' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'practiced', which comes from the Old French word 'practiser' meaning 'to practice'. The term has been used in the English language to describe lack of skill or experience since the late 16th century.
See also: impracticable, malpractice, malpractices, practicable, practiced, practices, practitioner.