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Inept

Ih-NEHPT

/ˌɪˈnɛpt/

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inept

Dictionary meaning

Revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse.

Examples

  • An inept remark.

Synonyms: tactless

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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