Jackleg and Unable

Jackleg

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

Unable and jackleg are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unable" instead an adjective "Jackleg".

Unable

Unable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.

Jackleg and unable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jackleg" instead an adjective "Unable".
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