ineptness

see definition of ineptness

as ininability

as inawkwardness
as inineptitude
as ingreenness
as inincapability
as inincompetency
as inpowerlessness
as inrawness

Synonyms for ineptness

noun disabling lack of talent, skill

Antonyms for ineptness

greenness

noun. inexperience

Word Origin & History

c.1600, from Old French inepte (14c.) or directly from Latin ineptus "unsuitable, improper, absurd, awkward, silly, tactless," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + aptus "apt" (see apt). Related: Ineptly; ineptness.

Example Sentences for ineptness

The other was found in the ineptness of the Ottoman government.

Under rather more difficult conditions, the Necrophorus repeats the ineptness of the Turkey.

Their "lameness" and "ineptness" and "impotence" plainly arose from disinclination alone.

The inefficiency and ineptness of the Secretary of State have been a reproach to the country.

Mortified by the consciousness of his own ineptness—or ineptitude—the fellow was simply trying to hamper and obstruct.

He understood their longing to do something worthwhile, and their embarrassment at their ineptness.

Depending wholly upon the ear, any defect of utterance or ineptness of expression is quickly detected.

Often the ineptness, the feebleness, the insatiable cupidity and the excesses of the papacy.

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Antonyms for ineptness

More words related to ineptness

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greenness

inability

incapability

incompetencies

incompetency

Synonyms for ineptness

awkwardness