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ineptitude
Definitions
1
noun
A
lack
of
skill
or
ability
in
a
particular
area
.
His
ineptitude
in
cooking
was
evident
when
he
burned
the
toast
.
The
team's
ineptitude
led
to
their
defeat
in
the
championship
.
Her
ineptitude
with
technology
made
it
difficult
for
her
to
work
remotely
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
ineptus
Word parts
in (not) + aptus (suitable, fit)
Originally meant
not suitable or fit
Background
The word 'ineptitude' comes from the Latin 'ineptus', which means not suitable or fit. It entered English in the 17th century to describe a lack of skill or ability.