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Ineptitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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ineptitude

 

[ ɪˈnɛptɪˌtjuːd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of skill

Ineptitude refers to the lack of skill or ability to perform a task effectively. It often results in mistakes, errors, or incompetence. Ineptitude can be frustrating for both the individual experiencing it and those around them.

Synonyms

clumsiness, incompetence, inefficiency

Examples of usage

  • He was fired due to his constant ineptitude in handling customer complaints.
  • Her ineptitude in public speaking was evident during the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of suitability

Ineptitude can also refer to the lack of suitability for a particular role or situation. It implies a mismatch between the individual's abilities and the requirements of the task or position.

Synonyms

inadequacy, inappropriateness, unsuitability

Examples of usage

  • The team's ineptitude in strategic planning cost them the project.
  • His ineptitude for leadership became apparent when the team fell apart.

Translations

Translations of the word "ineptitude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ineptidão

🇮🇳 अक्षमता

🇩🇪 Unfähigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan

🇺🇦 нездатність

🇵🇱 nieudolność

🇯🇵 無能

🇫🇷 inaptitude

🇪🇸 ineptitud

🇹🇷 beceriksizlik

🇰🇷 무능

🇸🇦 عدم الكفاءة

🇨🇿 nešikovnost

🇸🇰 nešikovnosť

🇨🇳 无能

🇸🇮 nesposobnost

🇮🇸 vanhæfni

🇰🇿 қабілетсіздік

🇬🇪 უმოქმედობა

🇦🇿 qabiliyyətsizlik

🇲🇽 ineptitud

Etymology

The word 'ineptitude' originated from the Latin word 'ineptitudo', which means 'unfitness' or 'unsuitability'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a lack of skill or suitability in various contexts.

See also: ineptly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,087, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.