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
For absurdity and inaptitude, it stands, and must forever stand, without a parallel.
From Thoughts on African Colonization by Garrison, William Lloyd
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 have already told you so, and my own inaptitude for military duty has nothing to do or to say in the question.
From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles
The English officers were loud in condemning Austrian slowness—the inaptitude they exhibited to profit by a success, and the over-caution which made them, even in victory, so careful of their own safety.
From Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune by Lever, Charles James
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