ineptitude — lack of skill or ability; incompetence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of skill or ability; incompetence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈneptɪtuːd/
Korean meaning: 무능함, 서툰 솜씨, 부적절함
Korean pronunciation: 이**넵**티튜드
Example Sentences
- The new intern's ineptitude was so legendary that even the coffee machine seemed to malfunction in his presence.
- Her ineptitude in social situations made every dinner party an adventure in awkwardness.
- The government's ineptitude in handling the crisis led to widespread public criticism.
ineptitude
NOUN//ɪˈneptɪtuːd//
lack of skill or ability; incompetence

a chef attempts to flip pancakes but tosses them completely over his shoulder instead of catching them in the pan. Batter splatters across his face as the pancakes land on the floor behind him. The stove burns unattended while ingredients spill everywhere from his fumbling hands. His cooking utensils scatter across the counter as he knocks them over trying to clean up. Other kitchen staff watch in dismay as smoke rises from the burnt food. A waiter shakes his head while holding empty plates for orders that will never be ready. a complete lack of skill or ability in the kitchen
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Origin
From Latin 'ineptus' meaning 'unsuitable' or 'inappropriate', which evolved to mean 'lacking skill or competence'.
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“The new intern's ineptitude was so legendary that even the coffee machine seemed to malfunction in his presence.”
“Her ineptitude in social situations made every dinner party an adventure in awkwardness.”
“The government's ineptitude in handling the crisis led to widespread public criticism.”
“Despite his ineptitude at sports, he never gave up trying to join the basketball team.”
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