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  3. /ineptness

ineptness

UKUS
C2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being clumsy or incompetent

笨拙,无能

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
eptfit, suitable, fasten
+
-nessstate, quality
=ineptness

inept + -ness (state) = the quality of being inept. A near-synonym of ineptitude, slightly more plain-spoken.

Root apt still carries 19 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Their ineptness at planning showed in every detail.

  • 2.

    The ineptness of the response angered the public.

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