Showing a lack of judgment, sense, or reason; inappropriate or foolish: an inept remark. [Latin ineptus : in-, not; see in-1 + aptus, suitable; see apt.] in·ept′ly adv. in·ept′ness n.
What is meant by ineptness?
1 : generally incompetent : bungling inept leadership. 2 : lacking in fitness or aptitude : unfit inept at sports. 3 : not suitable to the time, place, or occasion : inappropriate often to an absurd degree an inept metaphor. 4 : lacking sense or reason : foolish.
What is the difference between ineptitude and ineptness?
As nouns the difference between ineptness and ineptitude
is that ineptness is the quality or degree of being inept while ineptitude is the quality of being inept.
