inaptitude

[in-ap-ti-tood, -tyood]

in·ap·ti·tude

[in-ap-ti-tood, -tyood]
noun
1.
lack of aptitude; unfitness.
2.
unskillfulness; lack of dexterity.

Origin:
1610–20; in-3 + aptitude
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Inaptitude is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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inapt (ɪnˈæpt)
 
adj
1.  not apt or fitting; inappropriate
2.  lacking skill; inept
 
in'aptitude
 
n
 
in'aptness
 
n
 
in'aptly
 
adv

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