Knackless

//ˈnækləs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not having the knack for something; inept; unskilful.

    "Michael Crawford is appealing as the knackless Colin, though his acting style is perhaps too natural for this particular movie."

Example

More examples

"Michael Crawford is appealing as the knackless Colin, though his acting style is perhaps too natural for this particular movie."

Etymology

From knack + -less.

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