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- [in-ept, ih-nept]
- /ɪnˈɛpt, ɪˈnɛpt/
- /ɪˈneptlɪ/
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- [in-ept, ih-nept]
- /ɪnˈɛpt, ɪˈnɛpt/
Definitions of ineptly word
- adjective ineptly without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people. 1
- adjective ineptly generally awkward or clumsy; haplessly incompetent. 1
- adjective ineptly inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place. 1
- adjective ineptly absurd or foolish: an inept remark. 1
- noun ineptly In an inept or incompetent manner. 1
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Origin of ineptly
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin ineptus, equivalent to in- in-3 + -eptus, combining form of aptus apt
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Parts of speech for Ineptly
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ineptly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineptly
adv ineptly
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
adverb ineptly
- inexpertly — not expert; unskilled.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- hopelessly — In a way that shows or causes despair.
- uselessly — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- erroneously — In an erroneous manner.
Antonyms for ineptly
adv ineptly
- adequately — as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for): This car is adequate to our needs. adequate food for fifty people.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- morally — in a moral manner.
adverb ineptly
- competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
- favourably — (British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
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