out of practice

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Adjective out of practice has 1 sense

out of practice, rusty - impaired in skill by neglect
Antonym: skilled (indirect, via unskilled)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Out of Practice

Description:

Adjective: No longer proficient or skilled due to a lack of regular practice or experience.
Phrase: The state of not having engaged in an activity regularly, leading to a decline in proficiency.

Examples:

Adjective:
- After not playing the piano for several years, she felt out of practice during her first performance.
- He used to be the star soccer player, but after quitting the sport, he became out of practice.
Phrase:
- She needs to shoot some hoops to get back in shape; she's been out of practice for too long.
- I haven't written a story in years, so I'm a bit out of practice when it comes to my storytelling skills.

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