ineptitude

[ in-ep-ti-tood, -tyood, ih-nep- ]

noun

1. quality or condition of being inept.
2. an inept act or remark.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ineptitude¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin ineptitūdō; inept, -i-, -tude

Example Sentences

The contrast between Trump’s policy ineptitude and his razor-sharp comedy is remarkable.

From Salon

Now they work at the Yankees’ official merchandise store and told me that fans still wanted to buy Aaron Judge jerseys despite his inexplicable ineptitude at the plate — but they wanted half off.

From Los Angeles Times

Laziness has long been a racist stereotype used to describe Black people and suggest ineptitude.

From Salon

The two franchises are mirror images of ineptitude, playing a game where even the winner was still going to be an all-time loser.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m reminded that, early on in Trump’s administration, many members of the news media and too many others couldn’t see past the simple story of Trump’s chaos and alleged ineptitude.

From Salon

Related Words

• awkwardness
• inability
• incompetence
• ineptness