Inept
Inept adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.
Nearby Words: ineptitude, ineptly
Strong
Strong adjective - Having great power or influence.
Usage example: a time when the country needs a strong leader
Nearby Word: strongly
Both words in one sentence
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Children of the Night: Di Tregarde, refusing the call to use her Guardianship, ignores an inept sorcerer's plans to summon an inhuman demon that was too strong for him, thinking it's not her problem.
Source: The Call Knows Where You Live - Magically Inept Fighter: Physically strong but has little to no magical ability.
Source: Competitive Balance -
Contrast Magically Inept Fighter, who are strong physically but weak with magic.
Source: Squishy Wizard
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