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INEPT

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Inept.

Inept - as an adjective satellite

Not elegant or graceful in expression

Example: "An awkward prose style"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awkward18clumsy13cumbersome18ill-choseninapt7

Generally incompetent and ineffectual

Example: "Feckless attempts to repair the plumbing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feckless17

Revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

Example: "An inept remark"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tactless10

Inept - as an adjective

Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

Unfit; unsuitable.

Example Sentences

"He is an inept leader who cannot make decisions effectively."
"The company's inept handling of customer complaints led to a loss of business."
"She appears inept at managing her time and often misses deadlines."
"The inept performance of the team cost them the championship."
"The politician's inept speech failed to resonate with the audience."
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Word Game Points

Is INEPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inept is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INEPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is INEPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inept is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INEPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is INEPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inept is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INEPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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