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    inept
    /ɪˈnɛpt/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing no skill; clumsy: "the referee's inept handling of the match"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINEPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ɪˈnept / us / ˌɪnˈept / Add to word list. not skilled or effective: inept comment/remark an inept comment / remark. inept at He was always rather inept at sport. inept handling He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation. socially inept Dick was socially inept and uncomfortable in the presence of women. Synonym.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ineptInept Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of inept, a word that describes someone or something that is generally incompetent, unfit, or inappropriate. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › ineptINEPT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Inept definition: without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit. See examples of INEPT used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINEPT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Inept means not skilled or effective in something. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as sports, social situations, or politics, and see synonyms and antonyms.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINEPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the adjective 'inept', which means lacking skill or aptitude for a task or situation. See examples of 'inept' in sentences and compare it with related words.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ineptInept - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A clumsy, incompetent person — or an ineffective action — is inept. When you're inept, you don't know what you're doing or just can't get it done. Someone inept is bumbling, clueless, and ineffective. Inept people are dumb or clueless; they don't understand things.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › ineptInept - definition of inept by The Free Dictionary

    Inept means lacking skill, competence, or judgment; awkward, clumsy, or inappropriate. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of inept and its synonyms, such as inapt, maladroit, and tactless.