inapt

in·apt

adj \(ˌ)i-ˈnapt\

Definition of INAPT

: not apt: a : not suitable <an inapt analogy> b : inept

— in·apt·ly \-ˈnap(t)-lē\ adverb

— in·apt·ness \-nəs\ noun

Examples of INAPT

1. <an inapt but well-meaning attempt to inject some humor into the proceedings>
2. <a recruit who was utterly inapt for most soldierly duties, so he spent most of his time playing in the army band>

First Known Use of INAPT

circa 1670

Related to INAPT

Synonyms: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong

Antonyms: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable

Related Words: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely; extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant; misbecoming, mismatched; incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial; bad, naughty, sinful; blamable, blameworthy, censurable; banned, barred, disallowed; forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed; awkward, gauche, ungraceful; unacceptable, unsatisfactory

Near Antonyms: fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely; applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant; compatible, congenial, harmonious; allowed, authorized, permitted; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), kosher, licensed, sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported; acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK (or okay), passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable; commendable, creditable, exemplary; blameless, irreproachable; balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant, harmonious

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Rhymes with INAPT

adapt, black-capped, coapt, dewlapped, enrapt, snowcapped, unapt, untapped