Able and Jackleg

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Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.

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Jackleg is an antonym for able.

Nearby Word: ability

Jackleg adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of expert skill.

Usage example: he did such a jackleg installation of that door frame that now the door won't shut

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Able is an antonym for jackleg.

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Jackleg and Able. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/able/jackleg

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