Synonyms of ineptitude

ineptitude

noun

(ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd 

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inability
• incompetence
• incompetency
• incapacity
• impotence
• powerlessness
• incapability
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• inefficiency
• disqualification
• ineffectiveness
• inaptitude
• inefficacy
• ineffectuality
• ineffectualness
• inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• competence
• ability
• capacity
• competency
• capability
• adequacy
• talent
• potency
• efficiency
• genius
• gift
• flair
• aptitude
• knack
• effectiveness
• endowment
• bent
• strength
• power
• suitability
• fitness
• efficaciousness
• potency
• effectualness
• suitableness
• puissance
• sinew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ineptitude

Their ineptitude complicates the journey, elucidating misconnections and cross-cultural exchanges. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025

The Giants’ ineptitude has helped create and compound the problem. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025

After the volunteers slink back to Paddy’s, the most shiftless person on campus will once again be Principal Coleman (Janelle James), whose ineptitude and vanity don’t prevent her from advocating for the students from time to time. —Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025

In the four major North American sports leagues, the Buffalo Sabres are the lone team that can match the Jets’ playoff ineptitude. —Tim Graham, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025