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inept

(ɪnept)
adjective
If you say that someone is inept, you are criticizing them because they do something with a complete lack of skill.
[disapproval]
He was inept and lacked the intelligence to govern.
You are completely inept at writing.
...his inept handling of the army.
Synonyms: incompetent, bungling, clumsy, cowboy [informal] More Synonyms of inept
More Synonyms of inept

inept in British English

(ɪnˈɛpt)
adjective
1. 
awkward, clumsy, or incompetent
2. 
not suitable, appropriate, or fitting; out of place
Derived forms
ineptitude (inˈeptiˌtude)
noun
ineptly (inˈeptly)
adverb
ineptness (inˈeptness)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Latin ineptus, from in-1 + aptus fitting, suitable

inept in American English

(ɪnˈɛpt)
adjective
1. 
not suitable to the purpose; unfit
2. 
wrong in a foolish and awkward way
inept praise
3. 
clumsy or bungling; inefficient
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈawkward
Derived forms
ineptly (inˈeptly)
adverb
ineptness (inˈeptness)
noun
Word origin
Fr inepte < L ineptus < in-, not + aptus, suitable, apt1

Examples of 'inept' in a sentence
inept

How many weeks can you remember passing by without referees being rightly criticised for inept performances?
The Sun (2013)
They claim he is out of his depth and tactically inept.
The Sun (2012)
It is a circular topic for the socially inept.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The bugging man is so socially inept that his girlfriend gives him a sheet of topics for small talk.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Despite two fairly inept displays, we are one win away from qualifying in top place.
The Sun (2010)
The players need to recognise that last weekend's performance was strangely inept.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was our most inept performance for many, many weeks.
The Sun (2012)
Clearly, these documents were tactically inept.
Christianity Today (2000)
A repeat of this inept performance and his side will be lucky to win one game.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Despite a decade in power and a lifetime in politics, he has shown himself to be tactically inept.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The socially inept cop is still on the team, but has to reconsider how she handles her home and work life.
The Sun (2014)
Many IT experts are neither unfashionable nor socially inept.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The Ashes will surely remain with England after this inept performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Quite how Wales then gave such a spineless, inept and catastrophic performance was baffling.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He said: 'We have had one inept performance this season.
The Sun (2013)
YET another inept performance from England.
The Sun (2006)
All in all, it was a staggeringly inept performance from a man claimed to be our second-bestmatch official.
The Sun (2012)
He should also reflect that from the moment the issue became public, his party's handling of it has been almost comically inept.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)

In other languages
inept

British English: inept ADJECTIVE
If you say that someone is inept, you are criticizing them because they do something with a complete lack of skill.
He was inept and lacked the intelligence to govern.
  • American English: inept
  • Brazilian Portuguese: inepto
  • Chinese: 无能的
  • European Spanish: incompetente
  • French: inepte
  • German: unfähig
  • Italian: inetto
  • Japanese: 無能な
  • Korean: 서투른
  • European Portuguese: inepto
  • Latin American Spanish: inepto

Chinese translation of 'inept'

inept

(ɪˈnɛpt)

adj

  1. [politician, management] 无(無)能的 (wúnéng de)
    to be inept at sth 不擅长(長)某事 (bù shàncháng mǒushì)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
awkward, clumsy, or incompetent
He was inept and lacked the intelligence to govern.
Synonyms
incompetent
Lazy and incompetent workers were allowed to coast along.
bungling
a bungling burglar
clumsy
I'd never seen a clumsier, less coordinated boxer.
cowboy (informal)
awkward
She made an awkward gesture with her hands.
bumbling
a clumsy, bumbling, inarticulate figure
gauche
We're all a bit gauche when we're young.
cack-handed (informal)
inexpert
She was too inexpert to succeed.
maladroit
Some of her first interviews with the press were rather maladroit.
unskilful
unhandy
unworkmanlike
Opposites
able
,
qualified
,
efficient
,
competent
,
talented
,
skilful
,
adroit
,
dexterous
2 (adjective) 
Definition
not suitable or fitting
The Government's inept response turned this into a crisis.
Synonyms
unsuitable
Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance.
inappropriate
Some clients had been sold inappropriate polices.
out of place
One word out of place may kill the whole peace process.
ridiculous
It was an absolutely ridiculous decision.
absurd
They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.
meaningless
pointless
Violence is always pointless.
unfit
I can show them plenty of houses unfit for human habitation.
improper
I maintain that I have done nothing improper.
inapt
infelicitous
malapropos
Opposites
appropriate,
suitable
,
sensible
,
apt
,
effectual
,
germane

Additional synonyms

in the sense of absurd
Definition
obviously senseless or illogical
They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.
Synonyms
ridiculous,
crazy (informal),
silly,
incredible,
outrageous,
foolish,
unbelievable,
daft (informal),
hilarious,
ludicrous,
meaningless,
unreasonable,
irrational,
senseless,
preposterous,
laughable,
funny,
stupid,
farcical,
illogical,
incongruous,
comical,
zany,
idiotic,
nonsensical,
inane,
dumb-ass (slang),
cockamamie (slang, US)
in the sense of awkward
Definition
clumsy or ungainly
She made an awkward gesture with her hands.
Synonyms
clumsy,
stiff,
rude,
blundering,
coarse,
bungling,
lumbering,
inept,
unskilled,
bumbling,
unwieldy,
ponderous,
ungainly,
gauche,
gawky,
uncouth,
unrefined,
artless,
inelegant,
uncoordinated,
graceless,
cack-handed (informal),
unpolished,
clownish,
oafish,
inexpert,
maladroit,
all thumbs,
ungraceful,
skill-less,
unskilful,
butterfingered (informal),
unhandy,
ham-fisted or ham-handed (informal),
unco (Australian, slang)
in the sense of bumbling
a clumsy, bumbling, inarticulate figure
Synonyms
clumsy,
awkward,
blundering,
bungling,
incompetent,
inefficient,
lumbering,
inept,
maladroit,
unco (Australian, slang)

Nearby words of
inept

  • inefficient
  • inelegant
  • ineligible
  • inept
  • ineptitude
  • inequality
  • inequitable

Synonyms of 'inept'

inept

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