ineptly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But in the same way that Rick and Michonne overpowered the three hikers who ineptly tried to mug them, they outmaneuver Jadis.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Clayton Kershaw’s pitches all sizzled from the start, and the Los Angeles Angels swung early, often and usually ineptly.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2022

There’s a convenience-store fight so ineptly staged I had to watch it three times to decipher what was happening, and running gags that aren’t funny the first time and grow worse with every repetition.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2021

D’Zurilla ineptly muddles through a description of Mr. Brynner’s heritage, which I ironically found to be the most interesting part of the whole article.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2021

Breaking twigs underfoot, stumbling ineptly from tree to tree, Ragear watched the mouse and fantasized.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques