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 danger is very real, to be sure, but Ray and Manny’s comical ineptitude keeps it from getting too grim.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
The Magic’s ineptitude puts them at a severe disadvantage on most nights.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Biden’s ineptitude stranded the captain once; Trump’s coldheartedness is doing it again.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
As Recurring In Season 2 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Long will play Bruce, a tech millionaire who is a mix of unjustified confidence and social ineptitude.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025
The Magic’s ineptitude puts them at a severe disadvantage on most nights.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Biden’s ineptitude stranded the captain once; Trump’s coldheartedness is doing it again.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
As Recurring In Season 2 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Long will play Bruce, a tech millionaire who is a mix of unjustified confidence and social ineptitude.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 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 4 May. 2025.
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