Meaning & use
ineptitude
A lack of skill, competence, or good judgment in performing a task.
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The project ultimately failed due to sheer managerial ineptitude and poor planning.
His ineptitude with basic tools became obvious the moment he picked up the drill.
A note on using this word
Ineptitude is a fairly formal, often critical word for describing repeated failure or lack of ability, especially in professional contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
incompetenceclumsiness
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