Unproficient

Pronunciation: /ʌnprəˈfɪʃənt/

Definitions of unproficient

adjective not proficient; lacking skill or expertise

Example Sentences

A1 She is unproficient in basic math skills.

A2 He is unproficient in using simple computer programs.

B1 They are unproficient in writing formal emails.

B2 The team was unproficient in meeting project deadlines.

C1 Despite years of practice, she remained unproficient in playing the piano.

C2 The company suffered financial losses due to unproficient management decisions.

Examples of unproficient in a Sentence

formal She was unproficient in the new software program and required additional training.

informal I'm pretty unproficient when it comes to cooking, so I usually just order takeout.

slang He's so unproficient at basketball, he couldn't make a shot if his life depended on it.

figurative Her unproficient navigation skills led us in circles for hours before we finally found our way back.

Grammatical Forms of unproficient

• past tense: was unproficient
• plural: unproficients
• comparative: less unproficient
• superlative: least unproficient
• present tense: is unproficient
• future tense: will be unproficient
• perfect tense: has been unproficient
• continuous tense: is being unproficient
• singular: unproficient
• positive degree: unproficient
• infinitive: to be unproficient
• gerund: being unproficient
• participle: unproficient

Origin and Evolution of unproficient

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unproficient' originated from the Latin word 'proficientem', which means 'advancing, making progress'. The prefix 'un-' was added to indicate the opposite or lack of proficiency.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unproficient' has retained its original meaning of lacking skill or competence. It is commonly used in modern English to describe someone who is not proficient in a particular skill or subject.