unskilled
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1.9
- adjective
- /ʌnˈskɪld/
:
no cualificado
- The occupational makeup of the parish changed to include fewer tradesmen and more unskilled laborers.
- unskilled workers
- unskilled labor
- unskilled jobs
Examples
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Twenty-three percent fell into the unskilled worker category, which consisted mainly of cartmen and day laborers.
Academic text (1993) -
Most of the newcomers take jobs that call for low-skilled or unskilled labor.
Academic text (1992) -
In short, we already have a route for unskilled workers to enter this country.
Blog text (25) -
We are finding that there are still lots of shortages in both areas of skilled and unskilled workers.
Academic text (1999) -
We can't leave unskilled workers wondering what happens to them and their families.
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In Sweden, wages even for unskilled women are frequently two to three times the American minimum wage.
Academic text (1993) -
Escape from the slums was difficult for there were few jobs available and practically none for the unskilled.
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There they would find wage labor employment as unskilled workers and assimilate into the larger urban society.
Academic text (2008) -
Many companies are hiring unskilled workers who can easily learn on the job.
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In today's economy, opportunities for unskilled labor are increasing in various sectors.
Synonyms
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5.4
Work that does not need much skill, like cleaning or carrying things
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5.4
Not made for one special purpose and useful in many ways
A job that does not need special training or education
Not limited to one area or skill and useful in many situations
Antonyms
Compounds
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unskilled used for jobs or tasks also comes from un- 'not' + skill 'ability', so it means work that does not need special training or experience.