as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work
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Recent Examples of ineptitude
The second half didn’t see a point on the scoreboard, as both offenses showed ineptitude.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
If the way Adams has handled the migrant shelter issue is any evidence of his mismanagement and ineptitude on the issue, his intention to work with Tom Homan is only evidence for his continued disregard of the humanity of our newest New Yorkers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
But his story began to unravel almost immediately, revealing a long trail of deception, delusion and comic ineptitude.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The poster boy for the Browns’ ineptitude is backup quarterback Jameis Winston, who in 12 games, seven starts, has thrown 12 interceptions.
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
If the way Adams has handled the migrant shelter issue is any evidence of his mismanagement and ineptitude on the issue, his intention to work with Tom Homan is only evidence for his continued disregard of the humanity of our newest New Yorkers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
But his story began to unravel almost immediately, revealing a long trail of deception, delusion and comic ineptitude.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The poster boy for the Browns’ ineptitude is backup quarterback Jameis Winston, who in 12 games, seven starts, has thrown 12 interceptions.
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Ineptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineptitude. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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