inapto

[i.nap.tu]

adjectivemasculinepl: inaptos

unfit, unsuitable, inept

1. Not suitable or qualified for a particular task or position

He was considered inapto for the job due to lack of experience.

Ele foi considerado inapto para o cargo devido à falta de experiência.

2. Lacking the necessary skills or ability to do something

The candidate proved to be inapto during the technical examination.

O candidato mostrou-se inapto durante o exame técnico.

3. Incompetent or incapable

His inapto performance in the trial led to his dismissal.

Seu desempenho inapto no julgamento levou à sua demissão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

inapto

Standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

inapto

Standard usage, commonly used in legal and administrative contexts

inapto para o cargo (unfit for the position)

inapto ao trabalho (unfit for work)

ser inapto (to be unfit/incompetent)

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