inapt

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Adjective inapt has 1 sense

awkward, clumsy, cumbersome, inapt, inept, ill-chosen - not elegant or graceful in expression; "an awkward prose style"; "a clumsy apology"; "his cumbersome writing style"; "if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?"
Antonym: felicitous (indirect, via infelicitous)

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Inapt

Definition:

Inapt is an adjective that refers to something or someone who is not suitable, appropriate, or capable.

Senses:

Lacking skill or ability; inept.
Not appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
Unlikely or not naturally inclined to something.

Usage Examples:

Sense 1:

He is inapt at playing any musical instrument.

Despite his effort, the inapt writer struggled to produce a captivating story.

Sense 2:

The inapt choice of words in her speech offended many attendees.

Wearing casual attire to a formal event is inapt.

Sense 3:

She is inapt when it comes to understanding complex mathematical concepts.

Due to his inapt nature, he avoided joining the sports team in school.

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