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desapto
[dɛ.zap.tu]
adjective
masculine
pl: desaptos
unfit, unsuitable, inept
1.
Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
He is unfit for this position.
Ele é desapto para este cargo.
2.
Lacking the necessary skills or ability to do something
She felt inept at public speaking.
Ela se sentia desapta para falar em público.
3.
Clumsy or awkward in manner or execution
His clumsy movements showed he was unfit for the sport.
Seus movimentos desaptos mostraram que era inadequado para o esporte.
Synonyms
inadequado
impróprio
inapto
incapaz
incompetente
desajeitado
Antonyms
apto
apropriado
adequado
capaz
competente
hábil
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desapto
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
desapto
Less frequently used; 'inapto' preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
desapto para o cargo
ser desapto em algo
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