seem inept
Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words
To give the impression of being unskilled or clumsy.
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- He can often seem inept when put on the spot, even though he's very capable.
- The new assistant seemed quite inept at handling customer complaints, leading to several escalations.
- Without proper training, anyone will seem inept in a highly specialized role.
- Her attempts to fix the broken machinery seemed inept and only made the problem worse.
- Sometimes, when he's under pressure, he tends to seem a bit inept and confused.
- The manager's response to the complex problem seemed inept, lacking any real strategy.
- Despite her best efforts, she couldn't help but seem inept at the intricate dance steps.
- He always seems so inept with technology, struggling with even simple tasks.
- The organization's handling of the public relations crisis seemed entirely inept.
- His social interactions often seem inept to those who don't understand his quirky personality.