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incompetency

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of incompetency

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

I attended classes to remedy my incompetency with computers.

Synonyms of incompetency

impotence, inability, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, ineptitude, insufficiency, powerlessness

Words Related to incompetency

disqualification, inaptitude

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, inefficiency

Near Antonyms of incompetency

aptitude, bent, endowment, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent

effectiveness, effectualness, efficaciousness, efficiency

fitness, suitability, suitableness

potency, power, puissance, sinew, strength

Antonyms of incompetency

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

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