unapt

adjective

un·​apt ˌən-ˈapt How to pronounce unapt (audio)
Synonyms of unaptnext
1
: inappropriate, unsuitable
an unapt quote
2
: not accustomed and not likely
a teacher unapt to tolerate carelessness
3
: dull, backward
unapt scholars
unaptly
ˌən-ˈap(t)-lē How to pronounce unapt (audio)
adverb
unaptness
ˌən-ˈap(t)-nəs How to pronounce unapt (audio)
noun

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Examples of unapt in a Sentence

has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments at this point an admission of guilt from him would be most unapt

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unapt was in the 14th century

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unapt

adjective
un·​apt ˌən-ˈapt How to pronounce unapt (audio)
ˈən-
1
: unsuitable, inappropriate
an unapt quotation
2
: not accustomed and not likely
unapt to run from danger
3
: not qualified or skilled
unapt students
unaptly
-ˈap-(t)lē How to pronounce unapt (audio)
adverb
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