in·ept 
/ɪˈnɛpt/ adjective
/ɪˈnɛpt/ adjective [more inept; most inept] 1 : lacking skill or ability
▪ an inept mechanic ▪ He was completely inept at sports. ▪ a socially inept teenager [=a teenager who is shy or awkward around other people] 2 : showing a lack of skill or ability : not done well
▪ inept planning ▪ He made an inept attempt to apologize. — compare inapt
▪ an inept mechanic ▪ He was completely inept at sports. ▪ a socially inept teenager [=a teenager who is shy or awkward around other people]
▪ inept planning ▪ He made an inept attempt to apologize. — compare inapt
— in·ept·ly adverb
▪ It was ineptly done.
▪ It was ineptly done.
— in·ept·ness noun [noncount]
▪ the ineptness of the coaching staff
▪ the ineptness of the coaching staff
