Incompetence: meaning, definitions and examples
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incompetence
[ ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns ]
at work
Lack of ability or skill to perform tasks in a work environment. It may result in errors, delays, or poor quality of work.
Synonyms
inadequacy, inefficiency, ineptitude
Examples of usage
- Her incompetence led to a loss of clients for the company.
- The manager's incompetence caused the project to fall behind schedule.
general
Inability to do something successfully; lack of skill or talent in a particular area.
Synonyms
inability, incapacity, ineffectiveness
Examples of usage
- His incompetence in public speaking made it difficult for him to communicate effectively.
- The team's incompetence in handling the crisis worsened the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "incompetence" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incompetência
🇮🇳 अक्षमता
🇩🇪 Inkompetenz
🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan
🇺🇦 некомпетентність
🇵🇱 niekompetencja
🇯🇵 無能 (むのう)
🇫🇷 incompétence
🇪🇸 incompetencia
🇹🇷 yetersizlik
🇰🇷 무능 (무능)
🇸🇦 عدم الكفاءة
🇨🇿 nekompetence
🇸🇰 nekompetencia
🇨🇳 无能 (wú néng)
🇸🇮 nekompetentnost
🇮🇸 vanhæfni
🇰🇿 қабілетсіздік
🇬🇪 არაკომპეტენტურობა
🇦🇿 səriştəsizlik
🇲🇽 incompetencia
Etymology
The word 'incompetence' has its origins in the late 18th century, derived from the Latin word 'incompetentia', meaning 'inadequacy'. It has been used to describe the lack of ability or skill in various contexts, especially in the workplace.
See also: competently, incompetent, incompetently.