ineptitude
UK/ɪ'neptɪtjuːd/US/in'eptitju:d/
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Definitions
n.
Lack of skill or competence; clumsiness
无能，笨拙，不称职
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinept + -itude (state) = the state of being inept. The abstract noun for incompetence, often used with strong words: sheer/gross ineptitude.
Root apt still carries 19 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.sheer ineptitude纯粹的无能
- 2.gross ineptitude极其的无能
Example Sentences
- 1.
The disaster was blamed on the sheer ineptitude of the management.
- 2.
His ineptitude in front of clients was painful to watch.