CEFR B2

unmastered

adjective

Meaning

Not having a complete or expert control over a skill, subject, or activity, often requiring more practice or training to achieve proficiency.

Examples

After a few months of unmastered attempts, she finally learned how to ride a bike without training wheels.
The new employee's unmastered skills in data analysis made it difficult for him to complete the project on time.

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unmastered (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈmɑːstərd/

Definition

Not having a complete or expert control over a skill, subject, or activity, often requiring more practice or training to achieve proficiency.

Examples

After a few months of unmastered attempts, she finally learned how to ride a bike without training wheels.
The new employee's unmastered skills in data analysis made it difficult for him to complete the project on time.

How to Use unmastered

unmastered skill (noun phrase): a skill that has not been fully developed or mastered — "The athlete's unmastered skill in tennis made it difficult for her to compete at a professional level."
unmastered emotion (noun phrase): an emotion that is not under control — "The therapist helped her patient to recognize and manage his unmastered emotions."

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