knackless

English

Etymology

From knack +‎ -less.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈnækləs/

Adjective

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.
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