inaptitude

noun

in·​ap·​ti·​tude (ˌ)i-ˈnap-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce inaptitude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
: lack of aptitude

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inaptitude was in 1620

Dictionary Entries Near inaptitude

Cite this Entry

“Inaptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaptitude. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

inaptitude

noun
in·​ap·​ti·​tude (ˈ)in-ˈap-tə-ˌt(y)üd How to pronounce inaptitude (audio)
: lack of aptitude

More from Merriam-Webster on inaptitude

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!