The Opposite(Antonym) of “caliber”
The antonyms of caliber are incompetence and mediocrity. The antonyms incompetence and mediocrity convey a lack of skill, ability, or quality.
Explore all Antonyms of “caliber”
Definitions and Examples of incompetence, mediocrity
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lack of skill or ability to do something successfully.
Example
Due to his incompetence, he was fired from his job as a manager.
The state or quality of being average or ordinary; not outstanding or exceptional.
Example
The team's mediocrity was evident in their lackluster performance throughout the season.
Key Differences: incompetence vs mediocrity
- 1Incompetence refers to a complete lack of skill or ability to do something successfully.
- 2Mediocrity refers to a state or quality of being average or ordinary, not outstanding or exceptional.
Effective Usage of incompetence, mediocrity
- 1Express Disappointment: Use incompetence or mediocrity to express disappointment in someone's performance.
- 2Set Expectations: Use caliber to set high expectations and incompetence or mediocrity to set low expectations.
- 3Encourage Improvement: Use incompetence or mediocrity constructively to encourage improvement and growth.
Remember this!
The antonyms of caliber are incompetence and mediocrity. Use incompetence to describe a complete lack of skill or ability and mediocrity to describe a state of being average or ordinary. Use these words to express disappointment, set expectations, and encourage improvement.
