Term for a particular or general skill that needs to be improved and acted on?

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Is there a term for a particular or general skill, possibly part of a skill-set, that needs to be improved and acted on?

It's at the tip of my tongue... I don't think it would be "incapabilities", or "deficiencies"; it's something more precise than that.

thanks Drew. But my question is, is there a specific term that actually relates it? — rhondyharrisbitch, Commented Dec 13, 2015 at 17:57
In a sporting context "weakness" seems quite common. e.g. "Use your off season to work on your weaknesses" — Martin Smith, Commented Dec 13, 2015 at 18:05
@Triplexriku Shakespeare would probably just fabricate a word. How about improwess? Aptitusion? — user151361, Commented Dec 13, 2015 at 20:35

Jelila · Accepted Answer · 2022-09-07 11:38:54Z

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Ineptitude, inept

The inability to do something well. Not good at something.

Example:

He is great at painting but has the following ineptitudes: clay modelling, drawing, and pen and ink.

Or, He is marvellous at arimethmetic but inept at calculus and equations.

Link to synonyms for Lack of Skill:

answered Sep 7, 2022 at 11:38

Jelila

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This suggests something entirely lacking, not something with room for further improvement.
– Stuart F
Commented Sep 7, 2022 at 11:53
I was thinking in terms of its meaning of 'lacking in fitness or aptitude' merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inept
– Jelila
Commented Sep 7, 2022 at 12:10

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