ineptly

/ɪˈneptli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈneptli/ (ame, ipa) · /-ptlē -li/ (ame, mw)

ineptly — adverb

1. with so little skill that something is done badly or causes problems

1.副詞C1
釋義

with so little skill that something is done badly or causes problems

例句

Kian ineptly wrapped the glass vase, so it broke on the bus.

ineptly + practical task with a bad result

The new intern ineptly copied the schedule and gave everyone the wrong time.

ineptly + copy + wrong information

同義詞
  • clumsily

    Emphasizes awkward physical movement more strongly than ineptly.

  • awkwardly

    Can describe social discomfort as well as lack of skill; ineptly focuses on poor performance.

  • incompetently

    Stronger and more formal, often suggesting lack of ability in a job or duty.

反義詞
  • skillfully

    Shows good control and ability in doing the task.

  • expertly

    Suggests a very high level of practiced skill.

文法句型

ineptly + verb

be + past participle + ineptly

用法筆記

Usually describes a practical action or response that goes wrong because the person lacks skill. Common with tasks such as handling objects, explaining something, or trying to fix a problem.

常見錯誤

❌I ineptly dropped the cup when the bus stopped.
✅I accidentally dropped the cup when the bus stopped.
💡accidentally means not on purpose; ineptly means the problem came from poor skill.
❌She ineptly refused to shake hands.
✅She rudely refused to shake hands.
💡ineptly means unskillfully, not impolitely.