11
unfitting(adjective, wrong, suitable, improper, tasteless)
9
impotent(adjective, weak, poor, inferior, inadequate)
9
graceless(adjective, ability, rude, awkward, unsophisticated)
9
unskilful
9
absurd(adjective, foolish, suitable, improper, ridiculous)
9
bumbling(adjective, ability, rude, awkward, incompetent)
9
stupid(adjective, dull, simple, sharp, flat)
9
tactless(adjective, sharp, rough, rude, careless)
9
unfitted(weak, skill, inadequate, unqualified, unable)
9
unfortunate(adjective, good, ability, poor, foolish)
9
unseemly(adjective, agree, wrong, taste, rude)
8
foolish(adjective, careless, stupid, rash, risky)
8
ill-chosen(adjective, good, ability, poor, awkward)
8
improper(adjective, dull, agree, wrong, flat)
8
inadequate(adjective, weak, poor, inferior, limited)
8
infelicitous(adjective, good, dull, ability, flat)
8
unapt(adjective, agree, rude, usual, improper)
8
ungainly(adjective, simple, ability, awkward, stiff)
8
unhandy(adjective, dull, flat, incompetent, clumsy)
8
useless(adjective, weak, inferior, inadequate, limited)
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