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Definition of ineptness

ineptness

/ɪˈnɛpt.nəs/
in · ept · ness
Adverb:ineptly
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Adjective:inept
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1

The quality or state of lacking skill, competence, or ability; clumsiness or awkwardness in action or judgment.

Example

"The committee criticized the management's ineptness in handling the sudden financial crisis."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ineptness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ineptness
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