ineptness

Variant of inept

inept definition

in·ept (in ept′)

adjective

  1. not suitable to the purpose; unfit
  2. wrong in a foolish and awkward way inept praise
  3. clumsy or bungling; inefficient

Etymology: Fr inepte < L ineptus < in-, not + aptus, suitable, apt

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