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    incompetence
    /ɪnˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns/

    noun

    • 1. inability to do something successfully; ineptitude: "allegations of professional incompetence"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCOMPETENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    INCOMPETENCE definition: 1. lack of ability to do something successfully or as it should be done: 2. lack of ability to do…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › incompetenceIncompetence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INCOMPETENCE is the state or fact of being incompetent. How to use incompetence in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCOMPETENCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    lack of the ability, skill, or knowledge that is needed to do a job or perform an action correctly or to a satisfactory standard: to demonstrate / expose / reveal incompetence. gross/sheer/utter incompetence An audit reveals areas of gross incompetence and the mismanagement of the business. administrative / bureaucratic / managerial incompetence.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › incompetenceINCOMPETENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Incompetence definition: the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.. See examples of INCOMPETENCE used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCOMPETENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    INCOMPETENT definition: 1. not having the ability to do something as it should be done: 2. someone who does not have the…. Learn more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › incompetenceIncompetence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Incompetence is a word for people and things that are ineffective, shoddy, or just terrible at what they're supposed to do. Incompetence is the opposite of excellence. Definitions of incompetence. noun. lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications. synonyms: incompetency. see more. noun.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › incompetentIncompetent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : lacking the qualities needed for effective action. b. : unable to function properly. incompetent heart valves. 2. : not legally qualified. 3. : inadequate to or unsuitable for a particular purpose. incompetent noun. incompetently adverb. Synonyms. inapt. incapable. inept. inexpert. unable. unfitted. unqualified. unskilled.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCOMPETENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you refer to someone's incompetence, you are criticizing them because they are unable to do their job or a task properly. [disapproval] The incompetence of government officials is appalling. [ + of] ...his incompetence in failing to conduct full inquiries.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishincompetence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/ /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtəns/ (also less frequent incompetency. /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənsi/ /ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/ ) [uncountable] the lack of skill or ability to do your job or a task as it should be done. professional incompetence. police incompetence. He was dismissed for incompetence. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › incompetentINCOMPETENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Incompetent definition: not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable. See examples of INCOMPETENT used in a sentence.