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incompetence

[in-kom-pi-tuhns] / ɪnˈkɒm pɪ təns /
NOUN
lack of ability
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And while some writers, directors, animators and studio executives might think that a kid won’t notice incompetence, they couldn’t be more wrong.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Most factors, except a significant one: Moreno’s ownership incompetence has been facilitated by the group of sycophants he has apparently surrounded himself with.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The government said students had been let down by "incompetence or abuse of the system".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

This is obviously a demonstration of incompetence and it is their fault.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Several months ago he had argued before her court, bumbling to the point of incompetence.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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