Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inepto

Adjective
/ɪˈnɛp.toʊ/
Definition
Lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent.
Examples
  • His inepto handling of the project led to numerous mistakes.
  • She felt inepto when trying to fix the broken machine.
  • The inepto remarks made during the meeting caused confusion among the attendees.
Meaning
Inepto refers to being unskilled, lacking competence, or demonstrating poor judgment in actions or decisions.
Synonyms
  • incompetent
  • ineffective
  • clumsy
  • unskilled
  • awkward