ineptitude

Example Sentences

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Sonny finds himself tripping over his ineptitude and tangled up in conflicting sympathies—he’s almost as anxious as his hostages, whom he treats with an apologetic kindliness, almost like a party crasher who’s broken a vase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

He talked at odd speeds and was often shouting, as if sheer volume could make up for his ineptitude at taking real action.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

"No last minute safeguarding updates can undo the harm caused by years of inaction and ineptitude," the statement continued.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

She did not want to expose her ineptitude by asking among the nurses or porters.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan