inapt

• Qui ne convient pas ou n'est pas approprié à une situation ou à un usage; qui manque d'aptitude ou de compétence.

Not suitable or appropriate; not apt.

1. Not suitable or appropriateC1formal

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

   inadapté, impropre

   • 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.

   Synonymesimproperinapplicableinappropriatemalaproposunfittingunsuitable

   Antonymesadequateappropriateaptcompetentfitfittingpropersuitable

2. Clumsy or awkward in expressionC1formal

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

   maladroit dans l'expression

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardclumsygauchegracelessinelegantmaladroituncouthunpolished

   Antonymesaptdexterouseloquentfelicitousfluentgracefulpolished