Untalented: meaning, definitions and examples

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untalented

 

[ สŒnหˆtรฆlษ™n.tษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem talento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคญเคพเคถเคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช talentlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak berbakat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทั‚ะฐะปะฐะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez talentu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰่ƒฝใŒใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans talent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin talento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeteneฤŸi olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋Šฅ์ด ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ูˆู‡ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beztalentnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez talentu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒกๆœ‰ๆ‰ๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez talenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn hรฆfileika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟา›ั‹ั€ ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istidatsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.