ineptitude Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
    ineptness; awkwardness; maladroitness; clumsiness; slowness.
  2. noun having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful
    worthlessness.
    • the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness

WordNet

In*ept"i*tude noun
Etymology
L. ineptitudo.
Definitions
  1. The quality of being inept; unfitness; inaptitude; unsuitableness.
    That ineptitude for society, which is frequently the fault of us scholars. Tatler.
  2. Absurdity; nonsense; foolishness.

Webster 1913