inapt

• Que no es apto o adecuado para un propósito o situación; que carece de la capacidad o idoneidad necesaria.

Not suitable or appropriate; not apt.

1. Not suitable or appropriateC1formal

   Lacking the necessary qualities or suitability for a particular purpose or situation.

   No apto o no adecuado

   • His inapt comment during the meeting offended several colleagues.
   • The tool was completely inapt for the delicate repair work.
   • Her inapt choice of words made the situation worse.

   Sinónimosimproperinapplicableinappropriatemalaproposunfittingunsuitable

   Antónimosadequateappropriateaptcompetentfitfittingpropersuitable

2. Clumsy or awkward in expressionC1formal

   Lacking elegance, grace, or skill in verbal or written communication.

   Torpe o desmañado en la expresión

   • The speaker's inapt phrasing confused the audience.
   • His inapt attempt at humor fell flat.
   • The essay was filled with inapt metaphors and awkward sentences.

   Sinónimosawkwardclumsygauchegracelessinelegantmaladroituncouthunpolished

   Antónimosaptdexterouseloquentfelicitousfluentgracefulpolished