inept

• Describe a una persona que carece de habilidad, capacidad o competencia en una situación o tarea determinada.

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.

   inepto

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

   Sinónimosawkwardbunglingclumsyham-fistedincompetentinexpertmaladroitunskilled

   Antónimosadeptcapablecompetentproficientskillful

2. Unsuitable or inappropriateC1formal

   Not suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

   Inapropiado o inadecuado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosimproperinappositeinappropriateinaptunbecomingunfittingunsuitable

   Antónimosappropriateaptfittingpropersuitable