in|ept´ness

in|ept´ness
in|ept «ihn EHPT», adjective.
1. not suitable; out of place: »

Such a poor player would be an inept choice as captain.

SYNONYM(S): inappropriate.
2. awkward; clumsy: »

That was certainly an inept performance.

3. absurd; foolish. SYNONYM(S): silly.
[< Latin ineptus absurd, unsuitable < in- not + aptus apt]
in|ept´ly, adverb.
in|ept´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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