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ineptitude

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


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Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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

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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