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ineptness

🇬🇧 UK🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being clumsy, incompetent, or lacking skill.

笨拙;无能;不称职

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
eptfit, suitable, fasten
+
nessstate, quality
=ineptness

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her ineptness in social situations made her uncomfortable.

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