ineptness
UKUS
C2
Definitions
n.
The quality of being clumsy or incompetent
笨拙,无能
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinept + -ness (state) = the quality of being inept. A near-synonym of ineptitude, slightly more plain-spoken.
Root apt still carries 19 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Their ineptness at planning showed in every detail.
- 2.
The ineptness of the response angered the public.