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i-NEPT/ɪˈnept/

Inept means clumsy, unskilful, or badly judged: an inept plan, inept handling. Clumsy is everyday; skilful sits opposite. A creative layout is still not an occupancy cap.

Meaning

Clumsy, unskilful, or badly judged.

Examples

• “An inept seating plan still needs the occupancy cap, not a “creative layout”.”
• “Clumsy is everyday. Bungling is harsher. Creative is a caption. A cap is a certificate. Keep the figure; save creative for the foyer art.”

Good to know

Clumsy or badly judged. Everyday: clumsy. “Creative layout” ≠ an occupancy cap.

Near in meaning

clumsy, bungling, unskilful

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