Meaning & Definition of word "Inept"
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Inept
/ɪˈnɛpt/
adjective:
- 1. having or showing no skill; clumsy.
- Example: His inept handling of the situation only made things worse.
- 2. unpleasantly awkward or clumsy; incompetent.
- Example: The inept joke fell flat at the serious meeting.
- 3. lacking in judgment or sense; foolish.
- Example: Her inept comments during the debate lost her many supporters.
- 4. not suitable or fitting; inappropriate.
- Example: It was an inept remark to make at such a sensitive moment.
Etymology
From Latin ineptus, meaning 'unfit, unsuitable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inept at:
lacking skill or ability in a specific area.
ineptitude:
the quality of being inept; lack of skill or ability.
inept comment:
a remark that shows a lack of sensitivity or appropriateness.
Related Words
clumsy:
lacking grace in movement.
incompetent:
not having the necessary skills or ability.
awkward:
causing or feeling embarrassment.
Slang Meanings of inept
Meaning: totally unskilled.
Example Sentence: He's so inept at sports, he can't even throw a ball.
Meaning: a memorable failure.
Example Sentence: That presentation was an inept disaster.