ineptitude
Americannoun
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quality or condition of being inept.
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an inept act or remark.
Etymology
Origin of ineptitude
First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin ineptitūdō; inept, -i-, -tude
Example Sentences
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Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.
From Salon
Thirteen months on, resentment towards city and county authorities continues to bubble, with persistent claims of mismanagement and ineptitude.
From Barron's
On a day to rival any of England's ineptitude from the previous seven weeks, both Head and Smith were dropped in a calamitous opening session in Sydney.
From BBC
He talked at odd speeds and was often shouting, as if sheer volume could make up for his ineptitude at taking real action.
From Salon
"No last minute safeguarding updates can undo the harm caused by years of inaction and ineptitude," the statement continued.
From BBC
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