Inept – Having or showing no skill

To remember the definition of the word inept, use the following mnemonic:

In stepped (inept) the most unskilled employee prospect I've ever seen.

Examples of inept in a sentence

The new recruit was totally inept and not suitable for the job.

I was always inept at sport, coming last in every race at sports day.

The president appeared inept when it came to speeches, often mumbling and contradicting himself.