Adjective
inartful (comparative more inartful, superlative most inartful)
1. Awkwardly expressed but not necessarily untrue; impolitic; ill-phrased; inexpedient; clumsy
True enough....but just like we all did with clintoon (and for very good reason)....given that this word was used by gibbs, we all assume that it is untrue....or a lie if you prefer!