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
- Because of his incompetence, we won't make our deadline.
- 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
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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