as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
the nurse's ineptitude made it clear that she would be happier in a different line of work
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The numbers eloquently explain the offensive ineptitude.
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2024
With 21 losses in a row, his White Sox have equaled the American League record set by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, whose ineptitude is particularly shocking considering future Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray played every game that season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
Compensating for the offensive ineptitude, save for Geno Smith’s 34-yard run.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2024
The party’s reputation for economic ineptitude faded as dissatisfaction grew with Conservative policies and practices during the pandemic, and after Starmer took the Labor reins in 2020.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2024
With 21 losses in a row, his White Sox have equaled the American League record set by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, whose ineptitude is particularly shocking considering future Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray played every game that season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
Compensating for the offensive ineptitude, save for Geno Smith’s 34-yard run.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2024
The party’s reputation for economic ineptitude faded as dissatisfaction grew with Conservative policies and practices during the pandemic, and after Starmer took the Labor reins in 2020.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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“Ineptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineptitude. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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