inapt Definition
- 1not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or person
- 2lacking skill or ability in a particular activity or area
Using inapt: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inapt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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His inapt comments only made the situation worse.
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The inapt choice of words offended many people.
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She was inapt at playing the piano.
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He was inapt to be a leader.
inapt Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: inapt in Brief
The term 'inapt' [ɪnˈæpt] refers to something that is not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or person, or lacking skill or ability in a particular activity or area. It is often used to describe someone's lack of competence or unsuitability for a task, as in 'He was inapt to be a leader.' Synonyms include 'unsuitable,' 'inappropriate,' and 'incompetent.' Antonyms include 'apt,' 'suitable,' and 'competent.'
