单词 | inept |
释义 | inept —ineptly, adv. —ineptness, n. /in ept", i nept"/, adj. 1. without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people. 2. generally awkward or clumsy; haplessly incompetent. 3. inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place. 4. absurd or foolish: an inept remark. [1595-1605; < L ineptus, equiv. to in- IN-3 + -eptus, comb. form of aptus APT] Syn. 1. unskillful, bungling. 4. stupid, pointless, inane. Ant. 1. suited. |
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