ineptitude

noun

in·ep·ti·tude (ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd

-ˌtyüd

Synonyms of ineptitude next

: the quality or state of being inept

especially : incompetence

Examples of ineptitude in a Sentence

The team's poor play is being blamed on the ineptitude of the coaching staff. the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work

Recent Examples on the Web Compensating for the offensive ineptitude, save for Geno Smith’s 34-yard run. —

Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2024 The party’s reputation for economic ineptitude faded as dissatisfaction grew with Conservative policies and practices during the pandemic, and after Starmer took the Labor reins in 2020. —

Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024 At least at the embassy, after the third attack, ineptitude was no longer even surprising. —

Camille Pecastaing, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 2016 James was so great about really insisting on an ineptitude in these characters. —

Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for ineptitude

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