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inexpertly-managed

|in-ex-pert-ly-man-aged|

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/ɪnˈɛkspərtli ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/ɪnˈɛkspɜːtli ˈmænɪdʒd/

(manage)

control and organization

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounNounVerbAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverbAdverbAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'inexpertly-managed' originates from the combination of 'inexpertly' and 'managed'. 'Inexpertly' comes from 'inexpert', which is derived from Latin 'inexpertus', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'expertus' meant 'experienced'.

Historical Evolution

'Inexpertus' transformed into the Old French word 'inexpert', and eventually became the modern English word 'inexpert'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inexpert' meant 'not experienced', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking skill or expertise'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed in a way that lacks skill or expertise.

The project was inexpertly-managed, leading to numerous delays.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 17:01