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ineptitude
noun in·ep·ti·tude \(ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\
: a lack of skill or ability
Full Definition of INEPTITUDE
: the quality or state of being inept; especially : incompetence
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Origin of INEPTITUDE
Latin ineptitudo, from ineptus
Related to INEPTITUDE
- Synonyms
- impotence, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, inability, insufficiency, powerlessness
- Antonyms
- ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency
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