inaptitude

noun

in·​ap·​ti·​tude (ˌ)i-ˈnap-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce inaptitude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
: lack of aptitude

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inaptitude was in 1620

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“Inaptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaptitude. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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inaptitude

noun
in·​ap·​ti·​tude (ˈ)in-ˈap-tə-ˌt(y)üd How to pronounce inaptitude (audio)
: lack of aptitude

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