CEFR B1

incompetence

noun

Meaning

Lack of the necessary skill, knowledge, or qualification to do something successfully.

Examples

His incompetence in managing finances led to the company's bankruptcy.
The investigation revealed a shocking level of incompetence among the officials responsible for safety.

Synonyms: inability, ineptitude, inadequacy, incompetency

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incompetence (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

Definition

Lack of the necessary skill, knowledge, or qualification to do something successfully.

Examples

His incompetence in managing finances led to the company's bankruptcy.
The investigation revealed a shocking level of incompetence among the officials responsible for safety.
She resigned due to her own perceived incompetence in the demanding role.

How to Use incompetence

incompetence of (prepositional phrase): The state of lacking skill or ability, referring to a specific person or group. — "The incompetence of the committee led to the project's failure."
incompetence in (prepositional phrase): The state of lacking skill or ability within a particular area or task. — "His incompetence in public speaking was a major drawback."

Synonyms of incompetence

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Antonyms of incompetence

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