— ineptly , adv. — ineptness , n.
/in ept", i nept"/ , adj.
1. without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
2. generally awkward or clumsy; haplessly incompetent.
3. inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place.
4. absurd or foolish: an inept remark.
[ 1595-1605; ineptus, equiv. to in- IN- 3 + -eptus, comb. form of aptus APT ]
Syn. 1. unskillful, bungling. 4. stupid, pointless, inane.
Ant. 1. suited.