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Synonyms
inapt, incapable, incompetent, inexpert, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful
Antonyms
able, capable, competent, expert, fit, qualified, skilled, skillful, ultracompetent
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The government’s inept response left the island without power for months and contributed to thousands of deaths, fueling frustration and outrage both locally and beyond. — Ana Campoy, Quartz, "The Puerto Rican diaspora is buying last-minute tickets to join historic protests," 22 July 2019 There are aspects of Chinese government that are complete and total catastrophes, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world. — Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, "Why doesn't Elaine Chao 'go back' to China? She can fix the huge problems there," 16 July 2019 And someone like me — small, physically inept and (according to many commenters) not too bright and/or possibly deranged — has no business wielding a gun. — Amy Dickinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Ask Amy: Correcting the record on ammo and guns," 30 June 2019 But the book left me stumped and mildly irritated: What millennial woman is inept enough to need this? — Nneka Mcguire, Dallas News, "Do millennial women really need the book 'How to Skimm Your Life'? Give us more credit," 25 June 2019 In negotiating these disputes, Isabella would prove to be as cunning as her older brother Henry was inept. — National Geographic, "To seize power in Spain, Queen Isabella had to play it smart," 28 Mar. 2019 But at least for one afternoon, they were rendered inept. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, "The Twins played their second marathon game in nine days. This time, they lost," 27 June 2019 This season, the duo have taken on a sort of inept charm in their misadventures together, reminiscent of Legends of Tomorrow’s time-bros Ray Palmer and Nate Heywood. — Samantha Nelson, The Verge, "In season 2, Krypton keeps viewers guessing," 12 June 2019 Tim Piazza was injured in falling down a set of basement steps, after which fraternity members made inept and even counterproductive efforts to help him. — Mark Scolforo, The Seattle Times, "Anti-hazing law in Penn St. student’s name goes to governor," 15 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inept.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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