What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
skilless
Example
The new employee was skilless and required extensive training. [skilless: adjective]
Example
I can't believe he's so skilless at cooking, even after all these years. [skilless: adjective]
unskilled
Example
The company hired unskilled workers to do manual labor. [unskilled: adjective]
Example
He took an unskilled job as a dishwasher to make ends meet. [unskilled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unskilled is more commonly used than skilless in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between skilless and unskilled?
Unskilled is more formal than skilless, which is more informal and less commonly used.
