Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

incompetence

Also ·dz··ٱ·

[in-kom-pi-tuhns]

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.

  2. Law.the condition of lacking power to act with legal effectiveness.



Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of incompetence1

First recorded in 1655–65; from French ԳdzéٱԳ (equivalent to in- negative prefix + dzéٱԳ); variant of earlier incompetency; incompetent; -cy, -ence, -ency
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

"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."

From

"Look around you at these monstrosities of insanity, insolence, incompetence and degeneration," he declared in his opening address.

From

Libya and Somalia are also among the countries on Trump's list which have been criticised for their perceived incompetence at issuing passports.

From

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".

From

That is, it's the product of media incompetence and public illiteracy.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


incompatibleincompetent