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Term: unpractised

Definition:

adjective

1. Not having experience, skill, or practice in a particular activity.

Sense 1:

Being inexperienced or lacking practice in a specific activity.

Example sentences:

• She was unpractised in the art of swimming and struggled to stay afloat.
• The unpractised pianist stumbled through the difficult piece during the recital.
• As an unpractised speaker, he stumbled over his words during the presentation.

Sense 2:

Not having practiced or rehearsed for a particular event or performance.

Example sentences:

• The unpractised actors stumbled through their lines during the first rehearsal.
• Due to being unpractised, the dance crew lacked coordination during their performance.
• He gave an unpractised response during the interview as he hadn't prepared enough.

Sense 3:

In popular or local parlance, being unaccustomed or unfamiliar with a particular custom or manner.

Example sentences:

• As a foreigner, she was unpractised in the local traditions and had to rely on others for guidance.
• The unpractised traveler unintentionally offended the locals by not adhering to their customs.
• He felt unpractised when trying to navigate the local dialect during his first visit to the region.

Possible related products:

• Practice Skills Books
• Performance Training Guides
• Cultural Etiquette Books