unskilled

Example Sentences

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Unskilled jobs like litter pickups are less than ideal, because they don’t involve career training.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2022

Unskilled workers were hit hard when, under pressure from globalisation and automation, employers downsized, moved or simply shut down.

From Economist • Jul. 19, 2018

Unskilled workers are left with the choice of accepting lower wages or leaving the labor force.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2018

Unskilled and semi-skilled jobs are largely given to the children of friends and relatives.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2018

Unskilled labour only is required, working under intelligent supervision, hence immediate employment for a great number of men would be provided.”

From Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay a Renaissance (2nd edition) by Williams-Ellis, Clough