Unpracticed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpracticed

 

[ ʌnˈpræktɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not skilled

Not having experience in or knowledge of a particular activity or subject.

Synonyms

inexperienced, novice, untrained.

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Word Description / Examples
unpracticed

Used to describe someone who hasn't had much practice or lacks experience in a certain skill or activity.

  • She was unpracticed in public speaking and felt nervous before the presentation
inexperienced

Used to refer to someone who lacks experience or knowledge in a particular area. Often used in professional or technical contexts.

  • The company was hesitant to hire him because he was inexperienced in the software they use
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.

  • Despite being a novice in photography, his pictures were quite impressive
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.

  • The untrained volunteer tried to help, but he didn’t know how to perform CPR

Examples of usage

  • She is unpracticed in public speaking.
  • He seemed unpracticed in the art of negotiation.
Context #2 | Adjective

not rehearsed

Not having practiced or rehearsed a particular skill or performance.

Synonyms

improvised, spontaneous, unrehearsed.

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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.

  • She felt nervous because she was unpracticed in public speaking.
  • His unpracticed hand made a few mistakes in the painting.
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.

  • Despite being unrehearsed, the play went smoothly.
  • His speech was unrehearsed, but it was heartfelt and sincere.
improvised

Used when someone creates or performs something on the spot, without prior preparation. It can apply to music, speech, or actions.

  • The comedian improvised a joke based on the audience's reactions.
  • The musicians improvised a beautiful melody during the concert.
spontaneous

Describes actions or events that happen naturally, without planning. It often suggests a positive and lively activity.

  • Their trip to the beach was completely spontaneous.
  • Her spontaneous decision to dance gave the party a lively atmosphere.

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.