inept Synonyms
inept Meaning
inept (s)
not elegant or graceful in expression
generally incompetent and ineffectual
revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
inept (a.)
Not apt or fit; unfit; unsuitable; improper; unbecoming.
Silly; useless; nonsensical; absurd; foolish.
inept Sentence Examples
- His inept handling of the delicate situation only exacerbated the tension in the room.
- Despite his training, he proved inept at mastering the necessary skills for the job.
- The inept chef burned the dish beyond recognition, much to the disappointment of the diners.
- Her inept attempts at negotiation only led to further conflict between the parties involved.
- The team's performance suffered due to the inept leadership of their coach.
- His ineptitude in basic arithmetic made him ill-suited for the accounting position.
- The inept construction workers caused numerous delays and mistakes on the project.
- Despite his enthusiasm, he remained inept at playing the guitar, often hitting the wrong chords.
- The inept handling of the crisis by the government resulted in widespread panic and confusion.
- Her inept driving skills led to a series of accidents on the road.
FAQs About the word inept
not elegant or graceful in expression, generally incompetent and ineffectual, revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesseNot apt or fit; unfit; unsu
unfitted, incapable, unfit,incompetent, inapt, unqualified, ineffective, unprepared, inexperienced, inefficient
skilled, expert, skilled, qualified, able, competent, capable, skillful, skillful, capable
His inept handling of the delicate situation only exacerbated the tension in the room.
Despite his training, he proved inept at mastering the necessary skills for the job.
The inept chef burned the dish beyond recognition, much to the disappointment of the diners.
Her inept attempts at negotiation only led to further conflict between the parties involved.
