unhoned

/ˈʌnhoʊnd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not sharpened, refined, or developed; not well-trained or skilled

“After months of inactivity, her skills became unhoned and rusty.”

2. noun

an unskilled or untrained person

“As a young intern, he was considered an unhoned professional in the field.”

Synonyms

  • unrefined
  • unskilled
  • untrained

Antonyms

  • refined
  • skilled
  • well-trained