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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of ineptitude

The poster boy for the Browns’ ineptitude is backup quarterback Jameis Winston, who in 12 games, seven starts, has thrown 12 interceptions. —Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

The ineptitude of our manager continues to astonish . —Katie Woo, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024

Is this Scott redoing American Gangster as a grand Italian tragedy, or scabrous comedy about a family undone by their ineptitude and excess? —Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024

Political ineptitude and corruption remain major concerns as the nation looks to propel its new government, formed in June but which is losing public trust as divisions mount between the dual executive, headed by the prime minister and presidential council. —Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024