Untalented Meaning
/ˈʌnˈtæləntɪd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjNot talented; lacking in talent.
Sentence Examples
Tom is very untalented.
Tom is extremely untalented.
I'm not untalented, I just have different talents.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The singer could not hit a single note, proving she was completely ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It would be unfair to say he is ____, but he certainly needs to put in a lot more practice to improve his skills today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English talent English -ed English talented English untalented From un- + talented.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"England is the only modern country among civilized nations where the untalented, unnobled, ungentle, and the vilest possessor of wealth is an envy and marvel with no small portion of its society."
— 1825, The New Monthly Magazine and Literary Journal, volume 9, page 87:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The singer could not hit a single note, proving she was completely ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It would be unfair to say he is ____, but he certainly needs to put in a lot more practice to improve his skills today.