noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition of being incompetent. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

disabilitydisqualificationimbecilityinabilityinadequacyinaptitude

Example

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"Underscoring his incompetency, the president misspelled "education" in his executive order."

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