Synonyms of ineptitude

ineptitude

noun

(ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd 

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inability
• incompetence
• incompetency
• incapacity
• impotence
• powerlessness
• incapability
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• inefficiency
• disqualification
• ineffectiveness
• inaptitude
• inefficacy
• ineffectuality
• ineffectualness
• inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• competence
• ability
• capacity
• competency
• capability
• adequacy
• talent
• potency
• efficiency
• genius
• gift
• flair
• aptitude
• knack
• effectiveness
• endowment
• bent
• strength
• power
• suitability
• fitness
• efficaciousness
• potency
• effectualness
• suitableness
• puissance
• sinew

Examples of ineptitude in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Compensating for the offensive ineptitude, save for Geno Smith’s 34-yard run. —Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2024

The party’s reputation for economic ineptitude faded as dissatisfaction grew with Conservative policies and practices during the pandemic, and after Starmer took the Labor reins in 2020. —Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024

At least at the embassy, after the third attack, ineptitude was no longer even surprising. —Camille Pecastaing, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 2016

James was so great about really insisting on an ineptitude in these characters. —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019