ineptitude

noun

(ˌ)i-ˈnep-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce ineptitude (audio)
Definition of ineptitudenext
as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work

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Recent Examples of ineptitude Torn between the seriousness of violence, and the comedy of failure and ineptitude, most directors find a way out of this conundrum by resorting to extremely dark humor. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026 And that capped an opening 24 minutes of either offensive ineptitude or defensive prowess, depending on perspective. — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 Adding to the increasingly humiliating position in which the administration has put itself, the mayor got called out by Stonepeak for ineptitude. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 This was not Myles Garrett decrying organizational ineptitude until the Cleveland Browns dropped $160 million on the edge rusher’s doorstep. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ineptitude
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inability
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  • This move follows a successful loan spell at Monaco and his inability to impress new coach Hansi Flick.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The ripple effect of food insecurity around the world from Ukraine’s inability to ship its normally massive grain crops.
    — Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
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