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ineptitude

[in-ep-ti-tood, -tyood, ih-nep-] / ɪnˈɛp tɪˌtud, -ˌtjud, ɪˈnɛp- /


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They railed against perceived ineptitude and corruption during protests in the capital Jakarta, but also in Bandung and Yogyakarta elsewhere on Java island, as well as Pekanbaru in Sumatra and Makassar in South Sulawesi.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

That she presumes such ineptitude and desperation among her legions of users does not bode well.

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

Their ineptitude in the 2010s was so dramatic that the NHL even changed its rules for the draft lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026

He barely kept up with his training partners, lagging along behind with happy ineptitude.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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