Inept and Potent

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Inept adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.

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Potent is an antonym for inept.

Nearby Words: ineptitude, ineptly

Potent adjective - Having great power or influence.

Usage example: a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration

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Inept is an antonym for potent.

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