1
: inappropriate, unsuitable
an unapt quote
2
: not accustomed and not likely
a teacher unapt to tolerate carelessness
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has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments
at this point an admission of guilt from him would be most unapt
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unapt
adjective
un·apt
ˌən-ˈapt 
ˈən-
1
: unsuitable, inappropriate
an unapt quotation
2
: not accustomed and not likely
unapt to run from danger
3
: not qualified or skilled
unapt students
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