Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

ineptitude

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


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Slate • May 10, 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

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who unsuccessfully ran against Newsom for governor in 2018, pointed to state spending on homelessness as an example of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Los Angeles signs oodles of talented players, loses them to injury or ineptitude, and replaces them with new talented players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“Here is where you stop regaling me with tales of your ineptitude and surprise me?” asked Boo hopefully.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




Vocabulary lists containing ineptitude


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "ineptitude" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com