inapt
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in·apt

adjective \(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

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