5 letter words starting with INA

inane

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking sense or meaning; silly, foolish

Pronunciation (US): ih-neyn

Pronunciation (UK): ih-neyn

Origin and Usage: The word "inane" comes from the Latin word "inanis" meaning "empty" or "void." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe something empty or lacking substance. Over time, it came to mean something foolish or senseless.

Synonyms: Silly, foolish, pointless, absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical

Related Words: Anent, anion, ennui, entia, inapt, incus, index, indol, indow, indri, inion, inked, inkle, inned, inner, input, inrun, inure, inurn, invar, ionic, irone, kines, kinks, kinin, kinos, kline, knits, koans, kolas, krait, kudos

Example Sentences:

1. The idea was so inane that no one took it seriously.
2. The movie was filled with inane dialogue that made the audience groan.
3. He spent the afternoon making inane jokes to try to impress her.

Definition of Inapt

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Not suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or person.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈnæpt/; UK: /ɪˈnapt/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "inapt" originated from the Latin word "inaptus" which means "unsuitable". It has been used in English since the 17th century. It is commonly used to describe things or situations that are not appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose or person.

5. Synonyms: Inappropriate, unsuitable, unfit, ill-suited, inept.

6. Related Words: Paint, patin, pint, piton, tapin.

7. Example Sentences:

• Her inapt choice of words offended many people.
• The inapt timing of the announcement caused confusion.
• His inapt behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
• The inapt dress was not suitable for the formal event.
• The inapt tools made the job much more difficult than it needed to be.