"unskilfulness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From unskilful + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|unskilful|ness}} unskilful + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unskilfulness (uncountable)
  1. Lack of skill. Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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