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inept
01
lacking in proficiency and practicality
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most inept
Comparative
more inept
gradable
Examples
She was an inept cook, often burning meals and overcooking simple dishes.
02
showing poor judgment or clumsiness in actions
Examples
His inept handling of the delicate situation only made matters worse, escalating tensions instead of resolving them.
03
having a socially awkward behavior and difficulty in making and keeping connections
Lexical Tree
ineptly
ineptness
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