Bungling (5)
'bungling' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for inept that I've seen before include "Unsuitable, clumsy" , "lacks skill" , "rubbish" , "Awkward, showing no skill" , "Lousy" .)
'bungling' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for maladroit that I've seen before include "Inept, clumsy" , "Clumsy or bungling, ham-fisted" , "Inefficient, clumsy" , "Awkward - unskilful" .)
(Other definitions for ineptitude that I've seen before include "Incompetence" , "lack of competence" , "Awkwardness, clumsiness" .)