inept — showing no skill; clumsy or incompetent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing no skill; clumsy or incompetent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnept/
Korean meaning: 서툰, 무능한, 부적절한
Korean pronunciation: 이**넵**트
Example Sentences
- The new intern was so inept that he managed to crash the computer just by trying to open an email.
- Her inept attempt at small talk resulted in awkward silence for the rest of the elevator ride.
- The company's inept response to the crisis damaged their reputation significantly.
inept
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈnept//
showing no skill; clumsy or incompetent
An inept cook throws pancakes everywhere except the plate
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The inept chef wept while the adept chef kept cooking!
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Origin
From Latin 'ineptus' meaning 'unsuitable' or 'unfit,' composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'aptus' (apt, fit, suitable).
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“The new intern was so inept that he managed to crash the computer just by trying to open an email.”
“Her inept attempt at small talk resulted in awkward silence for the rest of the elevator ride.”
“The company's inept response to the crisis damaged their reputation significantly.”
“He felt inept when trying to assemble the IKEA furniture without reading the instructions.”
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