ineptitude
noun
in·ep·ti·tude
(ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the quality or state of being inept
especially
: incompetence
Examples of ineptitude in a Sentence
The team's poor play is being blamed on the ineptitude of the coaching staff.
the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work
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The past thousand or so years of history shows far more countries failed due to economic ineptitude than military conflict.
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Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
There was optimism that after decades of ineptitude, the Browns had finally landed a legitimate franchise QB.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Long-range ineptitude, fastbreak success The Valkyries shot 3 of 15 from the 3-point line in the first half, forcing up shots due to their inability to break down the compact Suns defense.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
There was optimism that after decades of ineptitude, the Browns had finally landed a legitimate franchise QB.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Long-range ineptitude, fastbreak success The Valkyries shot 3 of 15 from the 3-point line in the first half, forcing up shots due to their inability to break down the compact Suns defense.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ineptitude
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“Ineptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ineptitude. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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