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Inept vs Ineffective - What's the difference?

inept | ineffective |

As adjectives the difference between inept and ineffective

is that inept is not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence while ineffective is not having the desired effect; ineffectual.

inept

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence
  • Unfit; unsuitable

    • Antonyms

    * adept * skillful

    Related terms

    * apt * aptitude

    ineffective

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • not having the desired effect; ineffectual
  • lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate