ineptitude
Example Sentences
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That she presumes such ineptitude and desperation among her legions of users does not bode well.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Sonny finds himself tripping over his ineptitude and tangled up in conflicting sympathies—he’s almost as anxious as his hostages, whom he treats with an apologetic kindliness, almost like a party crasher who’s broken a vase.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Thirteen months on, resentment towards city and county authorities continues to bubble, with persistent claims of mismanagement and ineptitude.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
He talked at odd speeds and was often shouting, as if sheer volume could make up for his ineptitude at taking real action.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025
Like many usage controversies, the brouhaha over like a cigarette should is a product of grammatical ineptitude and historical ignorance.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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