Inept and Masterful

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Inept adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).

Usage example: an inept effort to become friends with their future son-in-law

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Masterful is an antonym for inept.

Nearby Words: ineptitude, ineptly

Masterful adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.

Usage example: a masterful performance of a difficult piece for the violin

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Inept is an antonym for masterful in topics: skilful, expert.

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