ineptitude

noun

in·ep·ti·tude (ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd

-ˌtyüd

Synonyms of ineptitude next

: the quality or state of being inept

especially : incompetence

Examples of ineptitude in a Sentence

The team's poor play is being blamed on the ineptitude of the coaching staff. the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work

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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 It's been years of ineptitude from the Liverpool ticketing office and ticketing platform with regular mistakes and issues. —

James Pearce, The Athletic, 18 July 2024 On the road, where their offensive ineptitude has been further exposed, the team’s OPS jumps to only .695. —

Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ineptitude