Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛpt/
noun a person who lacks skill or ability
A1 The inept tried to fix the broken machine but only made it worse.
A2 The inept's lack of skills was evident in their poor performance at work.
B1 The company suffered financial losses due to the inept's mistakes.
B2 The inept's incompetence was a liability to the team.
C1 The board of directors decided to replace the inept with a more capable leader.
C2 The inept's negligence resulted in a major lawsuit against the company.
adjective lacking skill or ability; incompetent
A1 He is inept at cooking.
A2 She felt inept when trying to fix the broken computer.
B1 The new employee was inept at following instructions.
B2 The manager's inept handling of the situation led to further complications.
C1 The politician's inept decision-making cost him the election.
C2 The surgeon was criticized for being inept in the operating room.
formal The new employee proved to be quite inept at handling complex tasks.
informal I can't believe how inept he is at playing basketball.
slang She's so inept, it's like she's trying to fail on purpose.
figurative His ineptitude in relationships is like a black cloud hanging over his head.
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