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incompetence
[in-kom-pi-tuhns]
noun
the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
Law.the condition of lacking power to act with legal effectiveness.
Word History and Origins
Origin of incompetence1
Example Sentences
"So, I feel that it would have at least put a closure, to use that odd word, on the whole episode if somebody had been held to account, either for misconduct, or even for incompetence."
"Look around you at these monstrosities of insanity, insolence, incompetence and degeneration," he declared in his opening address.
Libya and Somalia are also among the countries on Trump's list which have been criticised for their perceived incompetence at issuing passports.
Dutch media also appeared unimpressed with the developments, with newspaper NRC saying that the cabinet "that was supposed to stand up for the citizens was destroyed by amateurism and incompetence".
That is, it's the product of media incompetence and public illiteracy.
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