inaptitude
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Origin of inaptitude
Example Sentences
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I visit Marconi less often now, but more from inaptitude than fear.
From New York Times • May 24, 2022
Did Jones discern a similar inaptitude for bank service and hint things for the teller's benefit?
From A Canadian Bankclerk by Buschlen, J. P.
I am not, of course, dealing with exceptional cases of natural inaptitude.
From The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. by Curwen, John Spencer
You are a French officer, sir," said he, "and I rely upon your honor that, whether from the ignorance or inaptitude of that gentleman, no blame may attach itself to me in this business.
From The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James
Whether from personal cowardice, from inaptitude for command, or from political calculation, Orleans failed in his duty, and his failure determined the action.
From Poitiers by Belloc, Hilaire
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