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INEPTITUDE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word ineptitude. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word ineptitude. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INEPTITUDE

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ineptness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose

clumsiness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

failure
noun

• an act that fails

• an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose

• lack of success

• a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• an unexpected omission

• inability to discharge all your debts as they come due

• loss of ability to function normally

inadequacy
nounn
noun

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

• a lack of competence

• unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

incapability
nounn
noun

• lack of potential for development

• the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

incapacity
nounn
noun

• lack of intellectual power

• lack of physical or natural qualifications

incompetence
nounn
noun

• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

• inability of a part or organ to function properly

ineffectiveness
nounn
noun

• lacking the power to be effective

inefficiency
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency

awkwardness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of an embarrassing situation

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

• trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

maladroitness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

slowness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

worthlessness
nounn
noun

• having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful

• the quality of being without practical use

Best Hypernyms For INEPTITUDE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ineptitude, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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unskillfulness clumsiness inability inadequacy incompetence quality

Alternatives for INEPTNESS

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