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Distinguished but inept (7)

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I believe the answer is:

notable

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This clue could be a double definition.

'distinguished' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'inept' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'but' is the link.

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(Other definitions for notable that I've seen before include "well known" , "Unusual" , "Impressive" , "Outstanding" , "Remarkable, worthy of comment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Irish News.
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