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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ineptness ineptitude incompetence inadequacy incapability inability ineffectiveness inefficacy unskillfulness unproficiency clumsiness amateurishness unqualifiedness inelegance maladroitness gaucherie inexpertness ignorance foolishness stupidity absurdity ridiculousness preposterousness ludicrousness fatuity silliness mindlessness thoughtlessness imprudence foolishness absurdity illogicalness irrationality unreasonableness impracticality inexpediency uselessness pointlessness futility hopelessness helplessness powerlessness weakness frailty feebleness infirmity impotence disability handicap limitation restriction constraint incapacity

    Meaning of Incompetence

    The state of being incompetent, or lacking the necessary skills, qualifications, or abilities to perform a task or job.

    Definitions

    • The state of being unable to perform a task or job because of a lack of skill, training, or experience.
    • * A lack of physical or mental ability to do something.
    • * The quality of being incompetent, or the state of not having the necessary skills, qualifications, or abilities.

    Etymology of Incompetence

    The word "incompetence" originates from the Latin words "in" meaning "not" and "competentia" meaning "ability" or "capacity".
    The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a lack of skill, ability, or qualifications.

    Example Uses

    • The company's incompetence in managing the project led to its failure.
    • * The new employee's incompetence in using the software caused delays in the workflow.
    • * The government's incompetence in handling the crisis was widely criticized.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    competence proficiency skillfulness effectiveness efficacy capability ability expertise knowledge understanding intelligence wisdom prudence thoughtfulness mindfulness sensibleness rationality reasonableness practicality expediency usefulness pointfulness hopefulness helpfulness powerfulness strength robustness vigor potency capability capacity adequacy sufficiency efficiency

    Related Nouns

    incompetence ineptness incapability inability ineffectiveness inefficacy unskillfulness amateurishness unqualifiedness foolishness stupidity absurdity ridiculousness preposterousness ludicrousness fatuity silliness mindlessness thoughtlessness imprudence foolishness disability handicap limitation restriction constraint incapacity weakness frailty feebleness infirmity impotence

    Related Verbs

    fail falter fumble bungle botch mishandle mismanage neglect omit overlook underestimate overestimate misunderstand misinterpret misjudge err mistake blunder stumble trip slip fall collapse crumble disintegrate deteriorate decline worsen degenerate

    Related Adjectives

    incompetent inept incapable unable ineffective ineffectual unskilled unqualified foolish stupid absurd ridiculous preposterous ludicrous fatuous silly mindless thoughtless imprudent foolish disabled handicapped limited restricted constrained incapacitated weak frail feeble infirm impotent