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onbekwaam — meaning in English

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English meaning

bungling adj Incompetent or clumsy in carrying out a task.
inept adjective Lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.
unable adj Not having the ability, power, or means to do something.

Senses

onbekwaam is used for these senses in English:

bungling An act of incompetence or ineptitude.
inept Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.
unable Not able; lacking a certain ability.

bungling — full definition

adj Incompetent or clumsy in carrying out a task.
noun The act of doing something incompetently.

inept — full definition

adjective Lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.
adjective Not suited to the situation; inappropriate.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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