Meaning & use

ungifted

adjective·Academic

Lacking natural talent or special ability in a particular skill or area.

See it in a sentence

He considered himself ungifted at drawing, though he enjoyed sketching anyway.

Even ungifted students can improve significantly through steady, deliberate practice.

A note on using this word

Ungifted is milder than 'incompetent' and usually describes a lack of natural aptitude rather than a lack of effort.

Words with a similar meaning

untalented

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Words with an opposite meaning

giftedtalented

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