INEPT in a Sentence

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Example sentences for INEPT, such as:

1. He was always rather inept at sport.
2. He was criticized for his inept handling of the problem.
3. It would be politically inept to cut these training programmes now.
4. Calling Mary socially inept is akin to describing Hurricane Katrina as a summer shower.
5. , said Mrs. Grubach, and then, to her misfortune, as soon as she felt just a little freer to speak, she added something rather inept.

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 Meanings and Examples of INEPT
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
inept
 a.  lacking of judgment, sense, or reason; unsuited; inappropriate; foolish
Classic Sentence:
1  , said Mrs. Grubach, and then, to her misfortune, as soon as she felt just a little freer to speak, she added something rather inept.
The Trial By Franz Kafka
Context  Highlight   In Chapter Four Miss Bürstner's Friend
2  She had drunk a quantity of champagne and during the course of her song she had decided ineptly that everything was very very sad--she was not only singing, she was weeping too.
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 3
Example Sentence:
1  It would be politically inept to cut these training programmes now.
2  He was criticized for his inept handling of the problem.
3  He was always rather inept at sport.
4  Calling Mary socially inept is akin to describing Hurricane Katrina as a summer shower.