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Inert vs Inept - What's the difference?

inert | inept |

As adjectives the difference between inert and inept

is that inert is unable to move or act; inanimate while inept is not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

As a noun inert

is a substance that does not react chemically.

inert

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Unable to move or act; inanimate.
  • Sluggish or lethargic.
  • In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
  • Having no therapeutic action.

    • Derived terms

    * inert gas * inertly

    See also

    * inertia

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.

    • Anagrams

    * * * * * ----

    inept

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Antonyms

    * adept * skillful

    Related terms

    * apt * aptitude