inaptitude

Definitions of inaptitude
  1. noun
    the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
    synonyms: inconvenance, inopportunité
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    antonyms:
    convenance, justesse
    the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
    types:
    inconvenance, incorrection
    the quality of being not particularly suitable or befitting
    désagrément
    the quality of not being useful or convenient
    inaccessibilité
    the quality of not being available when needed
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. noun
    poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
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    faiblesse, fragilité, infirmité, vulnérabilité
    the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
    handicap, infirmité, invalidité
    the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
    amputation
    a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
    affaiblissement de l'ouïe
    impairment of the sense of hearing
    affaiblissement de la vue
    impairment of the sense of sight
    jambes arquées
    outward curvature of the legs
    type of:
    problème de santé
    a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
  3. noun
    a lack of aptitude
    synonyms: incapacité
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    antonyms:
    aptitude, disposition, disposition naturelle, don, talent
    inherent ability
    type of:
    incapacité, incompétence
    lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
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