Ineptest: meaning, definitions and examples

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ineptest

 

[ ษชหˆnษ›pt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inepto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unfรคhig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak mampu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะดะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก่ƒฝใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inapte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inepto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetersiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋Šฅํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุคู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nekompetentnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nekompetentnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่ƒฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprimeren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhรฆfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚ัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inepto

Word origin

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.