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 man’s a symptom of franchise ineptitude.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The entire episode reeks of everlasting ineptitude.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
After two decades of ineptitude, Tom Thibodeau was fired last spring, despite leading the Knicks to their best finish in a quarter-century.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
What started with fun poked at ineptitude of the Taliban and Afghan government takes a really dark turn.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The entire episode reeks of everlasting ineptitude.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
After two decades of ineptitude, Tom Thibodeau was fired last spring, despite leading the Knicks to their best finish in a quarter-century.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
What started with fun poked at ineptitude of the Taliban and Afghan government takes a really dark turn.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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 3 Mar. 2026.
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