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INEPT Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word inept. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word inept. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for INEPT

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awkward
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

adjective satellite

• causing inconvenience

• difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

clumsy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking grace in movement or posture

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

cumbersome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

• not elegant or graceful in expression

feckless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not fit to assume responsibility

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

ill-chosen
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

inapt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

tactless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

adjective satellite

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

Alternatives for AWKWARD

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