Inept

Synonyms of inept

• incompetent
• clumsy
• awkward

Antonyms of inept

• competent
• skilled
• adept

Collocations of inept

ineptitude

Frequency: 70 %

His ineptitude in handling the project led to its failure.

inept performance

Frequency: 60 %

The employee's inept performance resulted in his dismissal.

inept handling

Frequency: 55 %

The inept handling of the situation only made things worse.

inept decision

Frequency: 50 %

The CEO's inept decision caused a drop in company profits.

inept behavior

Frequency: 45 %

Her inept behavior at the meeting embarrassed her colleagues.

Idiomatic Expressions for inept

• Phrase: butterfingers
  Meaning: clumsy or inept, especially in dropping or mishandling objects
  Usage: Don't give that delicate vase to him, he's a total butterfingers.