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inaptitude

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[in-ap-ti-tood, -tyood] / ɪnˈæp tɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /

noun

  1. lack of aptitude; unfitness.

  2. unskillfulness; lack of dexterity.


Etymology

Origin of inaptitude

First recorded in 1610–20; in- 3 + aptitude

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I visit Marconi less often now, but more from inaptitude than fear.

From New York Times May 24, 2022

The spectacle of an able and estimable man exhibiting such singular inaptitude for a province of study which, beyond all others, demands a clear head and a calm, dispassionate judgment,—creates distress.

From The Revision Revised by Burgon, John William

Experience has demonstrated to us our inaptitude as financiers.

From The Jew by Kraszewski, Jo?zef Ignacy

Ignavia is inaptitude for any noble action, and particularly for deeds of valor; timiditas is, under certain circumstances, excusable; ignavia is absolutely blamable.

From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Döderlein, Ludwig

He assures us that his tutor did not complain of any inaptitude on the pupil’s part, and that the pupil was as happily unconscious of any on his own; but here he broke off.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various

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