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inapt

/ɪnˈæpt/
in · apt /ɪn · ˈæpt/
English Definition
adj. inappropriate; unsuitable; inept
中文释义
不恰当的，不合适的
Significado en Español
inepto, inapropiado
한국어 뜻
부적절한, 어울리지 않는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thích hợp, không phù hợp
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Example Sentence

His sarcastic comment was quite inapt for the serious occasion.

他的讽刺评论对于这个严肃的场合来说很不合适。

Synonyms
inappropriate unsuitable awkward
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(not) + apt (appropriate, suitable) → not suitable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “inapt” as used in the sentence: The remark was entirely inapt given the seriousness of the occasion.

  1. A Unfitting
  2. B Clever
  3. C Timely
  4. D Suitable
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A — Unfitting. “inapt” means adj. inappropriate; unsuitable; inept

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His loud joke was completely ______ for such a solemn and sad occasion.

  1. A fitting
  2. B inapt
  3. C suitable
  4. D proper
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B — inapt. “inapt” means adj. inappropriate; unsuitable; inept

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Common questions about “inapt”

What does “inapt” mean?

inapt — adj. inappropriate; unsuitable; inept. In Chinese: 不恰当的，不合适的.

How do you pronounce “inapt”?

inapt is pronounced /ɪnˈæpt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · apt.

How do you use “inapt” in a sentence?

His sarcastic comment was quite inapt for the serious occasion. (他的讽刺评论对于这个严肃的场合来说很不合适。)

What are synonyms for “inapt”?

inappropriate, unsuitable, awkward — all close in meaning to inapt (adj. inappropriate; unsuitable; inept).

Is “inapt” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. inapt appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “inapt”?

in-(not) + apt (appropriate, suitable) → not suitable

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