ineptly (Meaning)

Wordnet

ineptly (r)

with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner

in an infelicitous manner

Webster

ineptly (adv.)

Unfitly; unsuitably; awkwardly.

ineptly Sentence Examples

  1. He ineptly attempted to fix the broken machinery, only making the problem worse.
  2. She ineptly managed the project, leading to missed deadlines and budget overruns.
  3. The actor ineptly stumbled over his lines during the performance, causing the audience to cringe.
  4. Despite his best intentions, he ineptly handled the delicate situation, escalating tensions.
  5. The chef ineptly seasoned the dish, resulting in an unpalatable flavor.
  6. He ineptly tried to comfort his friend, but his words only seemed to exacerbate the situation.
  7. The politician ineptly dodged questions during the interview, revealing a lack of understanding of key issues.
  8. Despite receiving thorough training, she ineptly struggled to operate the machinery.
  9. The student ineptly attempted to solve the complex math problem, only to arrive at the wrong answer.
  10. His ineptly written resume failed to impress potential employers, leading to repeated rejections.

FAQs About the word ineptly

with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner, in an infelicitous mannerUnfitly; unsuitably; awkwardly.

poorly, unskillfully, amateurishly, inexpertly, inefficiently, incompetently, crudely, inaptly,artlessly, clumsily

adroitly, competently, aptly, masterfully, artfully, skillfully, capably, ably, aptly, adroitly

He ineptly attempted to fix the broken machinery, only making the problem worse.

She ineptly managed the project, leading to missed deadlines and budget overruns.

The actor ineptly stumbled over his lines during the performance, causing the audience to cringe.

Despite his best intentions, he ineptly handled the delicate situation, escalating tensions.