incompetent

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking the ability to perform a particular task effectively or efficiently.

  - "John's incompetence in managing the project led to its failure."
  - "The incompetent employee was let go from the company."

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Synonyms

inept

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Rhymes

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ineptent , imcompetent , inadequate

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Variants

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incompetent , incompetently , incompetents

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Forms

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incompetently, incompetent's, more incompetent

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incompetentia', meaning 'lack of ability'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incompetent' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'incompetent' is often used interchangeably with the term 'inept', although they have slightly different meanings.

3. Incompetence can be a major cause of accidents and errors in various industries, including healthcare and aviation.

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Related Concepts

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1. ineptitude: The state or quality of being incompetent.

2. malfeasance: The misconduct, wrongdoing, or incompetence of a person in a position of authority.

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Culture

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The term 'incompetent' has been used in various contexts, including in literature and art, to portray characters or situations where individuals lack the necessary skills or knowledge to accomplish a task.

How to Memorize "incompetent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person attempting to do a task but continually making mistakes or struggling to complete it.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Incapable of completing tasks effectively and efficiently'.

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