inept
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The increased scrutiny that’s come with their ascent, however, has revealed them to be hilariously inept.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
Gunpowder started to change that, but early firearms were comically inept.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
On top of his inept pitching decisions, Roberts actually sought to have the weak-hitting Michael Conforto pinch-hit on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025
Crucially, their hold on their elite base persists even if, in practice, they turn out to be inept candidates or incompetent managers with few practicable ideas.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2025
Unfortunately for cosmic justice, many gifted writers are scoundrels, and many inept ones are the salt of the earth.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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