inaptitude

Example Sentences

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I visit Marconi less often now, but more from inaptitude than fear.

From New York Times • May 24, 2022

I have already told you so, and my own inaptitude for military duty has nothing to do or to say in the question.

From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles

I am not, of course, dealing with exceptional cases of natural inaptitude.

From The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. by Curwen, John Spencer

I see that he cannot conceal his joy at the inaptitude of my avowal.

From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James

This arises partly from the inaptitude of a still imperfect brain; but in proportion as the latter advances toward its mature state, the mental faculties also become vigorous and active.”

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin