Definition of maladroit

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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mal·a·droit    (ml-droit) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

Marked by a lack of adroitness; inept.

NOUN:

An inept person.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French : mal-, mal- + adroit, adroit ; see adroit

OTHER FORMS:
mala·droitly (Adverb), mala·droitness (Noun)

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