talentless

English

Etymology

From talent +‎ -less.

Adjective

talentless (comparative more talentless, superlative most talentless)

  1. Having no talent or natural ability.
    Synonym: untalented
    • 1893, Moritz Moszkowski, “Music Lessons: A Chat”, in Music: A Monthly Magazine‎[1], volume 4, Chicago, page 76:
      I refer to the talentless daughter of some rich man—the youthful feminine flower of Berlin Nabobry—who holds herself wonderfully gifted.
    • 2005 October 15, Hamilton Spectator:
      She also offers a fascinating glimpse into a more innocent age before svengalis began colluding with marketing men and TV execs to promote talentless wannabes to overnight success.

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