Inept is an adjective.
The word "inactive" has the prefix "in-" which means not.
The root is "apt." Words containing it include aptitude and inept
The slang term dork has variable meanings as do the terms geek and nerd. It is sometimes used as a euphemism for the word Dick. Otherwise, it means someone who is quirky, or unsophisticated, or socially inept. It is never considered a polite phrase.Example : "The shy prodigy was considered a dork by some of the other students."
In slang English, "duffy" can refer to someone who is uncool, inept, or incompetent. It is often used to describe a person who is foolish or unimpressive.
I am so inept!
The girl didn't talk that much and was shy all the time. She was socially inept.
I found all the employees at my mother's car wash lazy and inept.
The inept bumbler actually made the arrest, so we must keep him on the force.
lacking in ability or competence
Inspector Clouseau is world-renowned as an inept policeman. He is so inept that he becomes dangerous to those around him.
I told the judge, "Yes, I expressly stated the robber was inept at opening the cash register."
Everyone would understand what you mean, so yes. Strictly it would be the meaning or thought behind it that would be inept.
He worked ineptly and due his inept work he was fired.
Ram is inept at money making since he has no job skills.
The lawyer's handling of the divorce was inept. Your performance review reveals that you have a poor work ethic and are generally inept.
Inept is an adjective.