incompetency
noun
in·com·pe·ten·cy
(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)-sē 
Examples of incompetency in a Sentence
the incompetency of the secretary was revealed only after she had left the company, and her successor discovered years of filing left undone
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The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Portalatin’s petition seeks to remove Wilder and Saenz using a statute in the Texas Local Government Code that allows for citizens to seek public officials’ removal due to incompetency, official misconduct or drunkenness both on and off duty.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Outside of your job, take time to strengthen your incompetency by undergoing extra training and courses, and attending events if necessary.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
If Black and Middlebrooks plan to make that challenge, their lawyers must file petitions alleging incompetency between May 27-29 for Black and between July 7-9 for Middlebrooks.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Mar. 2025
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Portalatin’s petition seeks to remove Wilder and Saenz using a statute in the Texas Local Government Code that allows for citizens to seek public officials’ removal due to incompetency, official misconduct or drunkenness both on and off duty.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Outside of your job, take time to strengthen your incompetency by undergoing extra training and courses, and attending events if necessary.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
If Black and Middlebrooks plan to make that challenge, their lawyers must file petitions alleging incompetency between May 27-29 for Black and between July 7-9 for Middlebrooks.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incompetency
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“Incompetency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incompetency. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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incompetency
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in·com·pe·ten·cy
in-ˈkäm-pə-tən-sē
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