ineptness

[ in-ept-nis, ih-nept ]

noun

1. a variant of ineptitude.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ineptness¹

inept ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

“I don’t know if it’s arrogance, ineptness, or indifference that’s guiding Harvard,” Representative Foxx, a North Carolina Republican, said in a statement.

From New York Times

On the second series, Smith tripped over Charbonnet’s foot as he dropped back to pass and was touched down at the 1-yard-line, a play that seemed to typify the Seahawks’ ineptness in the first half.

From Seattle Times

Instead, Americans will keep paying the price for Biden’s ineptness,” Mr. Schneider wrote in his stark conclusion.

From Washington Times

Government supporters, however, were furious at the supposed ineptness of the forecasters, and hope the display will now go ahead as planned next Saturday.

From BBC

“For decades, Democrat anti-gunners have scapegoated gun makers and gun owners for their own ineptness in preventing crime and keeping our communities safe. Gun prohibitionists, supported by billionaire-backed gun control lobbying groups and their media lapdogs have endeavored to erode the Second Amendment with the ultimate goal of erasing it from the Bill of Rights,” Mr. Gottlieb said in a written statement shared Tuesday with Inside the Beltway.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• failure
• impotence
• incompetence
• inefficiency
• ineptitude
• lack
• shortcoming
• weakness