skill issue

C2Workplace

(formal)Refers to a mismatch between an individual's abilities and the requirements of a job.

C1General

(informal, humorous)Used to describe someone's lack of competence in any task, often in a light-hearted or teasing manner.

Example

• Struggling with the puzzle, he laughed and admitted it was a skill issue.
• When she couldn't open the jar, her brother called it a skill issue.

C1Video Games

(slang, ironic)Used to mock or highlight a player's lack of ability as the cause of their poor performance.

Example

• After losing the match, he was told it was a skill issue.
• When she missed the jump, her friends jokingly said it was just a skill issue.