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inept

/ɪnˈɛpt/adjective

Lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent at something.

Example sentences

  • “He is hopelessly inept at parallel parking.”
  • “The inept manager made decisions that cost the team its best players.”

The noun is 'ineptitude'. Harsher than 'unskilled': calling someone inept is an insult.

Synonyms for inept

  • incompetent
  • clumsy
  • unskilled
  • bungling
  • hopeless

Antonyms

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