Ineptitude

Synonyms of ineptitude

• incompetence
• clumsiness
• inadequacy

Antonyms of ineptitude

• competence
• skillfulness
• adequacy

Collocations of ineptitude

gross ineptitude

Frequency: 70 %

The project failed due to their gross ineptitude.

complete ineptitude

Frequency: 60 %

His complete ineptitude in handling the situation was evident to all.

sheer ineptitude

Frequency: 50 %

The sheer ineptitude of the new hire was shocking.

utter ineptitude

Frequency: 45 %

The team's utter ineptitude cost them the game.

blatant ineptitude

Frequency: 35 %

Her blatant ineptitude in handling the crisis was unacceptable.

Idiomatic Expressions for ineptitude

• Phrase: sheer ineptitude
  Meaning: refers to a complete and utter lack of skill or ability
  Usage: The team's failure was due to sheer ineptitude rather than lack of resources.