American English pronunciation
How to pronounce incompetence
IPA transcription: [,ɪn'kɑmpətəns]
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Noun
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lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
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inability of a part or organ to function properly
Usage examples
- I think nobody ever looked at them because of incompetence.
- He's unaware of the Goof-Ups' incompetence and blames Snerdley for whatever goes wrong.
- Fudge is subsequently removed from office for incompetence and replaced by Rufus Scrimgeour.
- Incompetence has led to serious inefficiencies and accidents.
- The Minister has reached new heights of incompetence.