as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means
the astounding incompetence of the new assistant
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Recent Examples of incompetence
Right now, Chicago's experiencing a blizzard of incompetence.
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Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Finally, incompetence and unprofessionalism in the new management have wreaked havoc.
—Joanna Ossinger,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Government jobs were once just handed out to the president's friends and supporters, a practice that led to corruption and incompetence.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 June 2026
The party cannot raise money, let alone capitalize on the complete incompetence of the Moore administration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
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Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Finally, incompetence and unprofessionalism in the new management have wreaked havoc.
—Joanna Ossinger,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Government jobs were once just handed out to the president's friends and supporters, a practice that led to corruption and incompetence.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 June 2026
The party cannot raise money, let alone capitalize on the complete incompetence of the Moore administration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for incompetence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompetence
inability
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Among the reasons why Southern California was seen as vulnerable, the report said in 2008, was a loss of water due to quake damage and the resulting inability of firefighters to extinguish blazes.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Joseph also criticized the inability of lawmakers to work across the aisle to pass legislation that would help residents rather than focusing on the priorities of special interests.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Incompetence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompetence. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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