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Unsuccessful vs Inept - What's the difference?

unsuccessful | inept | Related terms |

Unsuccessful is a related term of inept.


As adjectives the difference between unsuccessful and inept

is that unsuccessful is failed, not successful while inept is not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

unsuccessful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Failed, not successful.
  • His unsuccessful attempt earned him sympathy, condolences...and an occasional good-natured ribbing.

    Antonyms

    * successful

    Derived terms

    * unsuccessfully * unsuccessfulness

    inept

    English

    Adjective

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

    * adept * skillful