inept

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛpt/

Definition

Lacking skill or ability to do something effectively.

Examples

• His inept handling of the situation only made things worse.

• The company was criticized for its inept response to the crisis.

• She felt inept when trying to assemble the furniture.

How to Use inept

inept at (prepositional phrase)

Lacking skill or ability in a particular activity. — "She was rather inept at sports."

Synonyms of inept

Words with a similar meaning to inept:

• unskilled
• clumsy
• incompetent
• bungling

Antonyms of inept

Words with the opposite meaning to inept:

• skilled
• competent
• adept

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