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ineptitude

[ɪˈnɛptɪtjuːd]

ineptitude Definition

  • 1lack of skill or ability to do something correctly
  • 2incompetence

Using ineptitude: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ineptitude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His ineptitude as a manager led to the company's downfall.

  • Example

    The team's ineptitude on the field was evident in their poor performance.

  • Example

    Her ineptitude with technology made it difficult for her to complete the task.

ineptitude Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for ineptitude

Phrases with ineptitude

  • the inability of politicians or political leaders to govern effectively

    Example

    The country's economic crisis was exacerbated by the government's political ineptitude.

  • gross ineptitude

    a severe lack of skill or ability that results in serious mistakes or failures

    Example

    The pilot's gross ineptitude caused the plane to crash.

  • the inability to understand or appreciate the customs, beliefs, or values of a different culture

    Example

    His cultural ineptitude made it difficult for him to work with his colleagues from different countries.

Origins of ineptitude

from Latin 'ineptitudo', meaning 'unfitness'

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Summary: ineptitude in Brief

The term 'ineptitude' [ɪˈnɛptɪtjuːd] refers to a lack of skill or ability to do something correctly, often resulting in incompetence. It can be used to describe a range of situations, from a manager's ineptitude leading to a company's downfall to an individual's ineptitude with technology making it difficult to complete a task. Synonyms include 'inability' and 'awkwardness,' while antonyms include 'competence' and 'proficiency.'