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in·ept

inept

 
 
pronunciation:
In ept
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent.
I don't like the thought of firing him, but he's truly inept at the job.
synonyms:
incompetent, ineffective, maladroit, unskilled
antonyms:
able, adept, adroit, apt, competent, dexterous, gifted, handy, masterful, skillful
similar words:
awkward, bungling, inefficient, ungainly
definition 2: not suitable; out of place; clumsy.
synonyms:
clumsy, inappropriate
antonyms:
apropos
similar words:
graceless, improper, maladroit, unseemly, unsuitable
definition 3: not sensible or reasonable; silly; foolish.
synonyms:
foolish, senseless, silly, stupid
similar words:
absurd, asinine, mad, pointless
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derivations: ineptly (adv.), ineptitude (n.), ineptness (n.)
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