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inaptitude

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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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in·ap·ti·tude   (ĭn-āp'tĭ-tōōd', -tyōōd')   
n.  
  1. Lack of talent or ability.

  2. The quality or state of being inappropriate.

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