inept

• Descreve uma pessoa que não tem habilidade, capacidade ou competência para realizar determinada tarefa ou agir em certa situação; também pode indicar algo feito de forma desajeitada ou sem jeito.

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.

   Inábil

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

   Sinônimosawkwardbunglingclumsyham-fistedincompetentinexpertmaladroitunskilled

   Antônimosadeptcapablecompetentproficientskillful

2. Unsuitable or inappropriateC1formal

   Not suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

   Inadequado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimproperinappositeinappropriateinaptunbecomingunfittingunsuitable

   Antônimosappropriateaptfittingpropersuitable