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
This arises partly from the inaptitude of a still imperfect brain; but in proportion as the latter advances toward its mature state, the mental faculties also become vigorous and active.”
From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin
I call this part of your pamphlet “strange,” because it displays such singular inaptitude to appreciate the force of Evidence.
From The Revision Revised by Burgon, John William
So I floundered and fumbled and failed, through long years for the mere want of the small dose of cynical courage required for recognising frankly my congenital inaptitude.
From The Letters of Henry James (volume I) by James, Henry
He was generally esteemed on account of his learning, but his family suffered from his inaptitude for business, which was for us a question of life.
From The Jew by Kraszewski, Jo?zef Ignacy
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