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inept

1 of 1adjective
/ɪˈnɛpt/
Forms:more inept,most inept
1

lacking in proficiency and practicality

  • She was an inept cook, often burning meals and overcooking simple dishes.
  • The inept manager struggled to make decisions and lead the team effectively.
  • The inept worker was always late and could never complete tasks on time.
  • As an inept negotiator, he struggled to make any progress in the talks.
  • The inept employee frequently made errors, frustrating his coworkers.
2

showing poor judgment or clumsiness in actions

  • His inept handling of the delicate situation only made matters worse, escalating tensions instead of resolving them.
  • Her inept leadership style resulted in low morale and high turnover among employees, as they felt unsupported and directionless.
  • Despite his good intentions, his inept attempts at flirting only served to embarrass him and the recipient.
  • His inept management style led to high employee turnover and low morale within the company.
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3

having a socially awkward behavior and difficulty in making and keeping connections