Untalented: meaning, definitions and examples
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untalented
[ สnหtรฆlษn.tษชd ]
lack of skill
The term 'untalented' refers to an individual who does not possess any particular skill or ability in a certain area. It implies a deficiency in talent that can affect various aspects of life, such as art, sports, music, or academics. While some people may have natural talent, others may struggle to develop their skills due to the absence of innate ability. Being untalented does not mean that a person cannot improve; it simply means they may face more challenges in achieving proficiency compared to others with innate skills.
Synonyms
clumsy, incompetent, inept, unskilled.
Examples of usage
- He felt untalented in the art class.
- Despite her efforts, she considered herself untalented in singing.
- The coach mentioned that many untalented players still had potential.
- They were harsh critics, labeling the actor as untalented.
Translations
Translations of the word "untalented" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sem talento
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคญเคพเคถเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช talentlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak berbakat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทัะฐะปะฐะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bez talentu
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ฝใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท sans talent
๐ช๐ธ sin talento
๐น๐ท yeteneฤi olmayan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ฅ์ด ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ูููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ beztalentnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bez talentu
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒกๆๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ brez talenta
๐ฎ๐ธ รกn hรฆfileika
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟาัั ะตะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฌแแ แแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ istidatsฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin talento
Etymology
The word 'untalented' is formed by combining the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation, with 'talented', an adjective derived from 'talent'. The term 'talent' has its roots in the Latin word 'talenta', which originally referred to a unit of weight and later evolved to signify a special ability or natural aptitude, especially in the context of performance or the arts. The adaptation of 'talent' to refer to natural abilities became prominent during the Renaissance and into modern usage, where it is commonly associated with individuals excelling in specific fields. The prefix 'un-' has been used in English since at least the 14th century to create antonyms, further solidifying the meaning of 'untalented' to represent those lacking in special abilities or skills.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,688, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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