rather inept
Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words
Indicates a moderate degree of ineptitude.
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- He was rather inept at word games, often struggling with simple puzzles.
- Her attempts at cooking were rather inept, resulting in burnt toast and undercooked eggs.
- The new intern seemed rather inept with the office software, requiring constant assistance.
- Despite his enthusiasm, his presentation was rather inept, lacking clarity and structure.
- They found his diplomatic skills rather inept, leading to several misunderstandings.
- The magician's tricks were rather inept, and the audience easily spotted his mistakes.
- She felt rather inept when trying to assemble the complex furniture without instructions.
- His initial efforts in painting were rather inept, but he improved with practice.
- The security guard's response to the minor incident was rather inept, escalating the situation unnecessarily.
- Even though he meant well, his advice was rather inept and did more harm than good.