knackless

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

knack +‎ -less

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

knackless (comparative more knackless, superlative most knackless)

  1. Not having the knack for something; inept; unskilful.
    • 1971, Dwight Macdonald, Dwight Macdonald on Movies, page 441:
      Michael Crawford is appealing as the knackless Colin, though his acting style is perhaps too natural for this particular movie.