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inept

in·ept [ i népt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. unable to handle job: lacking the competence or skill for a particular task

2. totally inappropriate: not in keeping with what is right or proper for the circumstances

[Mid-16th century. < Latin ineptus "not suitable" < aptus (see apt)]

in·ep·ti·tude noun
in·ept·ly adverb
in·ept·ness noun
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