1. the quality of being unsuitable or inappropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Examples

• The inaptness of his casual attire for the formal dinner was immediately apparent.
• She recognized the inaptness of making jokes during such a serious meeting.
• The teacher noted the inaptness of the student’s response to the question.
• The inaptness of the comparison between the two situations was obvious to everyone.
• His inaptness for leadership became clear during the crisis.
• The inaptness of the timing made the announcement particularly awkward.