incompetence

in·com·pe·tence

noun \(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s\

Definition of INCOMPETENCE

: the state or fact of being incompetent

Examples of INCOMPETENCE

1. Because of his incompetence, we won't make our deadline.
2. She was fired for gross incompetence.

First Known Use of INCOMPETENCE

1663

Related to INCOMPETENCE

Synonyms: impotence, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, inability, incompetency, ineptitude, insufficiency, powerlessness

Antonyms: ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency

Related Words: disqualification, inaptitude; ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, inefficiency

Near Antonyms: aptitude, bent, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent; effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency; fitness, suitability, suitableness; potency, power, puissance, sinew, strength

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