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inept

 

[ ɪˈnɛpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

incompetent

Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, incompetent

Examples of usage

  • His inept handling of the situation only made things worse.
  • The inept employee was constantly making mistakes at work.
Context #2 | Adjective

inappropriate

Not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation.

Synonyms

improper, inappropriate, unsuitable

Examples of usage

  • Her inept remarks offended many people at the party.
  • The politician's inept comments caused a public relations disaster.

Translations

Translations of the word "inept" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inepto

🇮🇳 अयोग्य

🇩🇪 unfähig

🇮🇩 tidak cakap

🇺🇦 нездатний

🇵🇱 nieudolny

🇯🇵 無能な (むのうな)

🇫🇷 incompétent

🇪🇸 inepto

🇹🇷 beceriksiz

🇰🇷 무능한

🇸🇦 غير كفء

🇨🇿 nekompetentní

🇸🇰 nekompetentný

🇨🇳 无能的 (wúnéng de)

🇸🇮 nesposoben

🇮🇸 vanhæfur

🇰🇿 қабілетсіз

🇬🇪 უუნარო

🇦🇿 bacarıqsız

🇲🇽 inepto

Etymology

The word 'inept' originated from the Latin word 'ineptus' which means 'unsuitable'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. Over time, 'inept' has come to be associated with lack of skill or competence in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,031, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.