"unskillfulness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From unskillful + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|unskillful|ness}} unskillful + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unskillfulness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being unskillful, of lacking skill Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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