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
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Recent Examples of ineptitude
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ineptitude
inability
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Clevenger said one of the frustrating aspects of his injuries is his inability to catch his twin brother, Ben, a pitcher who also was Benet’s quarterback last season.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Same inability to rise to the moment.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Ineptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineptitude. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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