1. in a manner lacking skill, expertise, or competence

Examples

• The novice carpenter unskillfully hammered the nails, bending several in the process.
• She unskillfully attempted to parallel park, bumping the curb twice.
• The student unskillfully handled the delicate laboratory equipment.
• He unskillfully tried to repair the engine, making the problem worse.
• The amateur chef unskillfully chopped the vegetables into uneven pieces.
• The new employee unskillfully operated the machinery on her first day.