incompetence

[ɪnˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns]

incompetence Definition

  • 1lack of ability or skill to do a job or task properly
  • 2lack of suitability; ineptitude

Using incompetence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incompetence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's failure was due to the incompetence of its management.

  • Example

    The incompetence of the surgeon led to the patient's death.

  • Example

    His incompetence as a teacher was evident in his inability to control the class.

incompetence Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for incompetence

Phrases with incompetence

  • extreme lack of ability or skill to do a job or task properly

    Example

    The investigation revealed gross incompetence on the part of the police department.

  • a level of incompetence that is so severe that it amounts to criminal negligence

    Example

    The disaster was caused by criminal incompetence on the part of the company's management.

  • lack of ability or skill in managing or organizing administrative tasks

    Example

    The company's financial problems were exacerbated by administrative incompetence.

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Summary: incompetence in Brief

The term 'incompetence' [ɪnˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns] refers to a lack of ability or skill to do a job or task properly, often resulting in negative consequences. It can be used to describe a person's general unsuitability or ineptitude, as well as specific instances of failure, such as 'The incompetence of the surgeon led to the patient's death.' Synonyms include 'ineptitude,' 'incapability,' and 'inability.'

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