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  3. /ineptly

ineptly

UKUS
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a clumsy or incompetent way

笨拙地,无能地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
eptfit, suitable, fasten
+
-lyin the manner of
=ineptly

inept + -ly (adverb) = in an inept (clumsy) manner.

Root apt still carries 19 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The scene was so ineptly written that nobody believed it.

  • 2.

    He ineptly tried to cover up the mistake.

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