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Noun
S:
(n)
incompetence
,
incompetency
(lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications)
direct hypernym
/
inherited hypernym
/
sister term
antonym
derivationally related form
W:
(adj)
incompetent
[Related to:
incompetence
,
incompetency
] (showing lack of skill or aptitude)
"a bungling workman"; "did a clumsy job"; "his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf"
W:
(adj)
incompetent
[Related to:
incompetence
] (not meeting requirements)
"unequal to the demands put upon him"
W:
(adj)
incompetent
[Related to:
incompetence
,
incompetency
] (not doing a good job)
"incompetent at chess"
W:
(adj)
incompetent
[Related to:
incompetence
,
incompetency
] (not qualified or suited for a purpose)
"an incompetent secret service"; "the filming was hopeless incompetent"
S:
(n)
incompetence
(inability of a part or organ to function properly)