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inept in Spanish

inept in Spanish is inepto, incapaz — inept means lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.

inept in Spanish

inepto
adj
Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.
incapaz
adj
Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

What does "inept" mean?

  1. adjective Lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.
    "He made an inept attempt at fixing the leak and flooded the kitchen."
  2. adjective Not suited to the situation; inappropriate.
    "His joke was an inept remark to make at a funeral."
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inept in a sentence

  • He made an inept attempt at fixing the leak and flooded the kitchen.
  • The referee's inept handling of the match angered both teams.
  • His joke was an inept remark to make at a funeral.

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What is "inept" in Spanish?

"inept" in Spanish is inepto, incapaz. inept means: Lacking skill; clumsy or incompetent at doing something.

How do you use "inept" in a sentence?

Example: "He made an inept attempt at fixing the leak and flooded the kitchen." In Spanish, "inept" is inepto, incapaz.

Are there other ways to say "inept" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "inept": inepto, incapaz.

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