American English pronunciation

How to pronounce incompetence

IPA transcription: [,ɪn'kɑmpətəns]

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Noun

  • lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

  • 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.