Imagine pterodactyl eats without finesse (5)
I believe the answer is:
inept
'eats without finesse' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'imagine pterodactyl' is the wordplay.
'INEPT' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for inept that I've seen before include "Ham-fisted" , "Blundering" , "Awkward, clumsy" , "Clumsy, out of place" , "Hopelessly incapable" .)