Inapt
(adjective)
- Not suited to the purpose or circumstances; inappropriate.
- Not skilful or adroit; clumsy.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense "unsuitable"): from latin inaptus, from in- "not" + aptus "fitted".
Examples:
- The young man's inapt behavior at the party caused him to be asked to leave.
- He was inapt at sports and always came in last.
- The inapt remark made the audience uncomfortable.
- The inapt design of the chair made it uncomfortable to sit in.
- He found the inapt tool for the job and struggled to complete the task.