inept

• Beschreibt eine Person, der es an Geschick, Fähigkeit oder Kompetenz für eine bestimmte Situation oder Aufgabe fehlt; auch für Handlungen oder Äußerungen, die ungeschickt oder unpassend sind.

Describes someone who lacks skill, ability, or competence in a particular situation or task.

1. Lacking skill or abilityB2formal

   Having or showing no skill; clumsy or incompetent.

   Unfähig

   • He was inept at handling the negotiations.
   • The inept mechanic made the problem worse.
   • Her inept attempt at cooking resulted in a burnt meal.

   Synonymeawkwardbunglingclumsyham-fistedincompetentinexpertmaladroitunskilled

   Antonymeadeptcapablecompetentproficientskillful

2. Unsuitable or inappropriateC1formal

   Not suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

   Unpassend

   • His inept comments during the meeting offended everyone.
   • The inept choice of words made the apology seem insincere.
   • An inept decision led to the project's failure.

   Synonymeimproperinappositeinappropriateinaptunbecomingunfittingunsuitable

   Antonymeappropriateaptfittingpropersuitable