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- [in-ept, ih-nept]
- /ɪnˈɛpt, ɪˈnɛpt/
- /ˌɪ.ˈnept.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ept, ih-nept]
- /ɪnˈɛpt, ɪˈnɛpt/
Definitions of ineptness word
- adjective ineptness 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 ineptness generally awkward or clumsy; haplessly incompetent. 1
- adjective ineptness inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place. 1
- adjective ineptness absurd or foolish: an inept remark. 1
- noun ineptness The quality or degree of being inept. 1
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Origin of ineptness
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 Ineptness
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adjective
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determiner
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ineptness 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 52% 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.
ineptness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineptness
noun ineptness
- ineptitude — quality or condition of being inept.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- coarseness — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
- greenness — the quality or state of being green.
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
Antonyms for ineptness
noun ineptness
- sophistication — sophisticated character, ideas, tastes, or ways as the result of education, worldly experience, etc.: the sophistication of the wealthy.
- artfulness — slyly crafty or cunning; deceitful; tricky: artful schemes.
- dexterity — Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind.
- skill — the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
- easiness — the quality or condition of being easy.
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