Ineptest: meaning, definitions and examples
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ineptest
[ ษชหnษpt ]
describing incompetence
Inept refers to a lack of skill or ability in a particular task or situation. It implies a clumsiness or awkwardness in performance, often resulting in mistakes or substandard results. The term can also convey a sense of being unqualified or unsuitable for a role or responsibility.
Synonyms
awkward, clumsy, incompetent, unskillful.
Examples of usage
- His inept handling of the situation only made things worse.
- The project failed due to the team's inept planning.
- She was criticized for her inept remarks during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "ineptest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inepto
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฏเฅเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช unfรคhig
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak mampu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะดะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niezdolny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก่ฝใช
๐ซ๐ท inapte
๐ช๐ธ inepto
๐น๐ท yetersiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋ฅํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุคูู
๐จ๐ฟ nekompetentnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nekompetentnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ่ฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neprimeren
๐ฎ๐ธ รณhรฆfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑัะปะตัััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bacarฤฑqsฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ inepto
Etymology
The word 'inept' originates from the Latin word 'ineptus', which translates to 'unfit' or 'unskilled'. This Latin term is formed from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', combined with 'aptus', meaning 'fit' or 'suitable'. The word was adopted into English in the late 14th century and has since retained its meaning related to a lack of fitness or skill for a task. Over the years, it has been used in various contexts to describe everything from clumsy physical actions to poor decision-making in professional settings. The continued relevance of 'inept' speaks to society's ongoing emphasis on competence and professionalism.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,828, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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