inept person

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• inept — inapt, inept These two words are often confused because they overlap in their basic meanings ‘inappropriate, unsuitable’ and ‘unskilful’. Inapt tends to mean rather the first of these, and applies only to actions and circumstances, whereas inept… …   Modern English usage

• inept — /ɪnˈɛpt / (say in ept) adjective 1. not apt, fitted, or suitable; unsuitable. 2. inappropriate; out of place. 3. absurd or foolish, as a proceeding, remark, etc. 4. (of a person) ineffectual; useless. {Latin ineptus} –ineptly, adverb –ineptness,… …  

• inapt, inept, unapt — Inapt and inept mean not apt, not fitting, without aptitude or capacity : This person is inapt in computing the sales tax on purchases. Tom is a good mechanic, but he is inept in keeping customers satisfied. Inapt and inept share such approximate …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

• Spastic — Spazz redirects here. This article is about the word. For the band, see Spazz (band). For a definition of spasticity, see Spasticity. The word spastic is used differently depending on location which has led to some controversy and… …   Wikipedia

• Dag (subculture) — Dag is an Australian and New Zealand slang term. In Australia, it is often used as an affectionate insult[1] for someone who is, or is perceived to be, unfashionable, lacking self consciousness about their appearance and/or with poor social… …   Wikipedia

• Dags (subculture) — Dag is an Australian slang term, often used as an affectionate insult [Dag as an affectionate insult http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/slang/] for someone who is, or is perceived to be, unfashionable, lacking self consciousness… …   Wikipedia

• sad sack — n. (slang) (AE) inept person a hopeless sad sack * * * [ˌsæd sæk] (slang) (AE) [ inept person ] a hopeless sad sack …   Combinatory dictionary

• lame — AND laine; lane 1. mod. inept; inadequate; undesirable. □ That guy’s so lame, it’s pitiful. □ This mark is about as laine as they come. 2. n. a square person. (Streets. Underworld.) □ Let’s see if that lame over there has anything we want in his… …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

• List of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom — This is a list of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom.* Words with specific American meanings that have different meanings in British English and/or additional meanings common to both dialects (e.g. pants , crib ) are to be found …   Wikipedia

• sad sack — noun Date: 1943 an inept person; especially an inept soldier • sad sack adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• stumblebum — noun Date: 1932 a clumsy or inept person; especially an inept boxer …   New Collegiate Dictionary