Formal and Inept

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Formal

Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.
Usage example: a formal contract that was legally binding
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Inept is an antonym for formal.
Nearby Words: form, formality, formalize, formalise, formative

Inept

Inept adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.
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Formal is an antonym for inept.
Nearby Words: ineptitude, ineptly
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