low-skilled

adjective

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› HR not having or needing a high level of skill or education: The region was once known for its low-skilled, low-paying jobs. Experts predict hard times ahead, especially for low-skilled workers.

(Definition of low-skilled adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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