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ineptly

/ɪˈnept.li/

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adverb

C1formalcommon/ɪˈnept.li/

An adverb meaning "in a clumsy, awkward, or incompetent manner." It describes actions performed without skill or suitability, often resulting in failure or embarrassment.

ruНаречие, означающее «неуклюжим, неловким или некомпетентным образом». Описывает действия, выполняемые без умения или должной подготовки, часто приводящие к неудаче или неловкости.esAdverbio que significa «de manera torpe, desmañada o incompetente». Describe acciones realizadas sin habilidad ni preparación adecuada, que a menudo conducen a fracasos o situaciones incómodas.frAdverbe signifiant « d’une manière maladroite, gauche ou incompétente ». Il décrit des actions effectuées sans habileté ni préparation adéquate, menant souvent à l’échec ou à la gêne.deAdverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas ungeschickt, unbeholfen oder inkompetent getan wird. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die ohne Können oder angemessene Vorbereitung ausgeführt werden und oft zu Misserfolg oder Peinlichkeit führen.ptAdvérbio que significa de maneira desajeitada, desastrada ou incompetente. Descreve ações realizadas sem habilidade ou preparo adequado, frequentemente resultando em fracasso ou constrangimento.zh副词,表示以笨拙、不灵巧或不称职的方式做某事;形容缺乏技能或适当训练地行事,常导致失败或尴尬。arظرف يدل على أداء الفعل بطريقة غير بارعة أو غير لائقة أو دون كفاءة، أي بلا مهارة أو إعداد مناسبين مما يؤدي غالبًا إلى الفشل أو الإحراج.

  1. Incompetently C1 formal

    In a manner that shows a lack of skill, ability, or judgment.

    • He ineptly tried to fix the leak, causing more damage.
    • The project was managed ineptly from the start.
    • She ineptly handled the customer's complaint.

    ruНеумелоesineptamentefrincompétemment / maladroitementdeUnfähigptIncompetentementezh无能地arبغير كفاءة

    Synonymes: awkwardlyclumsilyincompetentlyinexpertlymaladroitly

    Antonymes: ablyadroitlycapablycompetentlydeftlyefficientlyexpertlyproficientlyskillfully

  2. Awkwardly or inappropriately C1 formal

    In a way that is unsuitable, clumsy, or ill-suited for the situation.

    • He ineptly commented on the sensitive topic.
    • The joke was told ineptly, leaving everyone uncomfortable.
    • She ineptly tried to change the subject during the argument.

    ruНеуклюже или неуместноesCon torpeza o inapropiadamentefravec maladressedeUnbeholfen oder unpassendptDesajeitadamente ou de forma inapropriadazh笨拙或不恰当地arبشكل غير لائق أو أخرق

    Synonymes: awkwardlyclumsilyincompetentlyinexpertlymaladroitlyungracefully

    Antonymes: adroitlyaptlycompetentlydeftlyproperlyskilfullyskillfully

  • more ineptly comparative form
  • most ineptly superlative form