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with a lack of skill, competence, or effectiveness
- The new employee handled the customer complaints ineptly, worsening the issues instead of resolving them.
- The politician ineptly addressed the concerns of the constituents, leading to a loss of public trust.
- The player performed ineptly during the crucial moments of the game, costing the team victory.
- Despite having years of experience, the manager ineptly managed the project, resulting in delays and budget overruns.
- The student answered the exam questions ineptly, demonstrating a lack of understanding of the material.
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in a way that is unsuitable or unfitting for the situation
- He ineptly cracked a joke during the memorial service.
- She ineptly wore bright sequins to the solemn ceremony.
- The issue was ineptly addressed in a footnote, rather than the main body of the report.
- His comments were ineptly inserted into the conversation, disrupting the flow entirely.
- The host ineptly introduced the speaker with an off-color anecdote.
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