ineptitude
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But when it comes to something you started through a combination of your own hubris, miscalculation and ineptitude, the challenge is especially daunting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
That she presumes such ineptitude and desperation among her legions of users does not bode well.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
Thirteen months on, resentment towards city and county authorities continues to bubble, with persistent claims of mismanagement and ineptitude.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Uncle just snorted, convinced that it was part of the general ineptitude of the deities who were in charge of the universe.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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