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ineptly

US/ˌɪˈnɛptli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner

  • “he performed his functions ineptly”
Synonyms
2.

in an infelicitous manner

  • “this function is ineptly left to a small voice”

Origin

From inept + -ly.

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