Untalented is an adjective that is used in relation to an ordinary person. The article provides synonyms, as well as examples of the use of this word.
Composition and meaning of the word
The untalented is, according to Ozhegovโs dictionary, โdevoid of talent.โ The word consists of the following elements:
- The prefix "demon".
- The root is "talent."
- The suffix is โโ"n."
- The endings are "oops."
Gang words
The mediocre is an adjective. Gang words : mediocrity, mediocre . Examples:
- The mediocrity of a woman, according to one of the ancient sages, is her virtue.
- At literary evenings, they read the verses of the great poet without a word.
Synonyms
Untalented - a word to which you can pick up several concepts that are close in meaning. For example: mediocre, incapable, dumb, inept, untalented, unlucky.
This adjective is usually used in relation to a person. But sometimes it is applied to an inanimate object. In some cases, synonyms are words such as "graphomanian", "artisanal". Examples:
- This book is an example of graphomaniac (mediocre) prose.
- He completely devoted himself to painting and did not tolerate a craft (mediocre) approach to art.
Antonyms
The untalented is a word used in relation to a person who does not possess abilities or skill in any field of activity. Antonyms for this adjective are present in the examples below.
- The stage was performed by a completely young, but very talented pianist.
- He was one of the most capable students.
- There are few gifted poets today.
- A gifted artist does not stop his creative movement.
Examples in the literature
Writers and philosophers have said a lot about stupidity and mediocrity. Emil Krotkiy argued that untalented man is forgiven easier than the presence of talent. Gustave Flaubert once said that mediocrity is a trait that consists in striving to draw conclusions.