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ineptitude

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ineptitude

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 of ineptitude

impotence, inability, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, insufficiency, powerlessness

Words Related to ineptitude

disqualification, inaptitude

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, inefficiency

Near Antonyms of ineptitude

aptitude, bent, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent

effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency

fitness, suitability, suitableness

potency, power, puissance, sinew, strength

Antonyms of ineptitude

ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency

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