Multiple choice Directions: Choose the opposite of the given word. Inept Bungling Heavy-handed Competent Unskilled Clumsy Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Inept means clumsy, unskilled, or incompetent. The opposite is competent, having the necessary skill or ability. Bungling, heavy-handed, unskilled, and clumsy are all synonyms.