NYT Dictionary

INEPTLY

/ˌɪnˈɛptli/
Adverbin-EPT-lyin-ept-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2026

Meaning

In an inept or incompetent manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English inept Middle English -ly English -ly English ineptly From inept + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fecklesslybadlyinadequatelyimpoliticallyimpoliticlyinadeptlyinadvisablyinappropriatelyinaptlyincapably

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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