Inept and Spry

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

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Spry is an antonym for inept.

Nearby Words: ineptitude, ineptly

Spry adjective - Moving easily.

Usage example: an older woman who's still surprisingly spry

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Inept is an antonym for spry.

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