Talentless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈta-lənt/ tal·ent

Meaning & Definition of Talentless

Talentless (noun)

  1. a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
  2. general intelligence or mental power, ability
  3. the natural endowments of a person

Talentless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in untalented, incompetent

    similar: incapable, incompetent, unable, unfit, ungifted, untalented, crude, primitive, unfinished, unpolished, curbstone, self-taught, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, amateur, amateurish, dilettante, dilettantish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, nonprofessional, unprofessional, unskilled, unskillful, beginning, entry-level, fresh, green, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be
    opposite: able, accomplished, capable, competent, dexterous, gifted, habile, handsome, proficient, skilled, skillful, talented, experienced, practiced, seasoned, veteran, educated, fitted, initiated, knowledgeable, prepared, qualified, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, versed, all-around, ambidextrous, versatile, well-rounded, finished, polished, slick, ace, adept, consummate, crackerjack, expert, master, masterful, masterly, professional, virtuosic, virtuoso

Related Entry: Talent (noun)

Talent is a different word from Talentless. The synonyms below are for talent, not for talentless.

  1. a special and usually inborn ability

    "Liza's musical talent was already apparent by the time she was five"

    "a talent for coming up with really funny answers to stupid questions"

    similar: aptitude, bent, endowment, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head, knack
    related: affinity, bias, disposition, habitude, impulse, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn, ear, eye, mind, nose, feel, hang, instinct, touch, way, capability, competence, facility, proficiency, skill, capacity, potential, power, forte, specialism, speciality, specialty
    near: disability, handicap, inability, incapacity, shortcoming, weakness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Talentless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Talentless:

incapable, incompetent, unable, unfit, ungifted, untalented, crude, primitive, unfinished, unpolished, curbstone, self-taught, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, amateur, amateurish, dilettante, dilettantish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, nonprofessional, unprofessional, unskilled, unskillful, beginning, entry-level, fresh, green, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Talentless

Words with the opposite meaning of Talentless:

able, accomplished, capable, competent, dexterous, gifted, habile, handsome, proficient, skilled, skillful, talented, experienced, practiced, seasoned, veteran, educated, fitted, initiated, knowledgeable, prepared, qualified, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, versed, all-around, ambidextrous, versatile

Word Forms of Talentless

Derived words: talented (adjective), talentless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Talentless

Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 3–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 tolerate

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Talentless

What does "Talentless" mean?

"Talentless" means a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude.

What is another word for "Talentless"?

Other words for "Talentless" include incapable, incompetent, unable, unfit, ungifted, untalented, crude and primitive. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Talentless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Talentless"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Talentless". Common alternatives include incapable, incompetent, unable, unfit, ungifted, untalented, crude, primitive, unfinished and unpolished.

What is the opposite of "Talentless"?

Antonyms of "Talentless" include able, accomplished, capable, competent, dexterous, gifted, habile and handsome.

Is "Talentless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Talentless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Talentless"?

"Talentless" is pronounced /ˈta-lənt/ and divided into syllables as tal·ent.

What is the origin of the word "Talentless"?

"Talentless" comes from Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 3–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 tolerate. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Talentless" meaning "as in untalented, incompetent"?

When "Talentless" (adjective) means as in untalented, incompetent, synonyms include incapable, incompetent, unable, unfit, ungifted and untalented. Opposites in this sense include able, accomplished, capable and competent.