inadept

/ˈɪnədɛpt/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking skill or aptitude, especially in a particular activity or subject

“He struggled to grasp the complex concepts, revealing himself to be inadept in mathematics.”

2. noun

a person who is inadept in a particular activity or subject

“The inadept student received extra help to improve their skills.”

Synonyms

  • incompetent
  • inept
  • unskilled

Antonyms

  • adept
  • competent
  • skilled