incompetence

Meanings

• noun

  Lack of ability to perform a certain task effectively, or failure to use knowledge or skills appropriately.

  - "Despite his experience, John's incompetence in managing the team led to numerous mistakes."
  - "The company's incompetence in handling customer complaints resulted in a loss of business."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incompetence
ineptence , inefficiency , inexperience

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Variants

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incompetence , incompetences

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Etymology

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From the Latin in- 'not' + competens 'able to contend, capable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incompetence' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Incompetence can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including lost productivity, decreased morale, and even legal action.

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Related Concepts

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1. ineptitude: A synonym for incompetence, referring to the lack of ability or skill to perform a task.

2. malfeasance: The deliberate misuse or misapplication of power or authority, often leading to incompetence or other negative outcomes.

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Culture

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Incompetence is a common theme in literature and art, often depicted as a source of comedy or tragedy. Incompetent characters can range from bumbling fools to malicious liars.

How to Memorize "incompetence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is constantly making mistakes or struggling to complete tasks. This person represents the concept of incompetence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incompetence' with images of clumsy people, failed projects, or unproductive workplaces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym I-N-C-P-O-M-P-E-T-E-N-C-E: Ineffective, Not Capable, Poorly Performing, Erroneous, Temporary, Error-prone, Negligent, Careless, Erratic.

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