as in incompetent
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Recent Examples of untalented
In typical sports comedy fashion, Jasmine's team consists of a ragtag group of untalented boys who don't want to embarrass themselves by playing under a female quarterback, but who quickly change their tune once their team starts winning.
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Ilana Gordon, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2023
People called her rude, untalented, unfunny, and accused her of being a nepo baby or worse, simply another influencer wasting everyone’s time.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
But the pushback is coming from this misguided place that super talented white actors and actresses are being passed over for jobs by untalented people of color.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
The current season finds Short’s not completely untalented director, Oliver, back on Broadway, with a part for Martin’s hack actor Charles — that is, before leading man Rudd turns up dead.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
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Ilana Gordon, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2023
People called her rude, untalented, unfunny, and accused her of being a nepo baby or worse, simply another influencer wasting everyone’s time.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2024
But the pushback is coming from this misguided place that super talented white actors and actresses are being passed over for jobs by untalented people of color.
—Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
The current season finds Short’s not completely untalented director, Oliver, back on Broadway, with a part for Martin’s hack actor Charles — that is, before leading man Rudd turns up dead.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untalented
Adjective
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Trump is somewhat incompetent at being an autocrat right now.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Two common themes emerged: many aren’t sure of who the DA is or what the office does and, those who do know, view the DA as ineffective, unprofessional and, in many cases, incompetent.—
Craig MacLellan,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Employees at every level should feel comfortable acknowledging mental health struggles without fear of being labeled unproductive or incapable.—
Mindi Cox,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Sadly, Brian is unable to save Bronte despite performing CPR.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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She was carried off the court, unable to put weight on the leg, and didn’t return.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, out since October and November with serious knee injuries, might be unfit too.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The latest policy makes no such exception, deeming any service member with a current diagnosis, history or symptoms of gender dysphoria unfit for military service.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Joey, the young man Jack takes under his wing (Nicholas Podany), is an ungifted salesman at first.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2023
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The glamorous women who pursued Lawrence were flummoxed by his loyalty to Frieda: stout, older than he was, decidedly ungifted with words.—
Rebecca Panovka,
The New Yorker,
2 June 2021
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“Untalented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untalented. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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