Synonyms for incompetence
ɪnˈkɒm pɪ tənsin·com·pe·tence

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. incompetence

   Synonyms:
   awkwardness, dulness, feebleness, helplessness, imbecility, impotence, inability, inaptitude, incapacity, inefficiency, maladroitness, stupidity, unskilfulness, weakness

   Antonyms:
   ability, aptitude, capability, capacity, cleverness, cogency, competency, dexterity, efficacy, efficiency, energy, expertness, faculty, force, might, power, qualification, readiness, skill, strength, susceptibility, talent

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. incompetence, incompetencynoun

   lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

   Synonyms:
   incompetency

   Antonyms:
   competence, competency

2. incompetencenoun

   inability of a part or organ to function properly

   Synonyms:
   incompetency

   Antonyms:
   competency, competence

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Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. incompetencenoun

   Synonyms:
   incapacity, inability

2. incompetencenoun

   Synonyms:
   insufficiency, inadequacy

3. incompetencenoun

   Synonyms:
   disqualification, unfitness

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1. List of paraphrases for "incompetence":

   ineptitude, inability, jurisdiction, inadequacy, incapacity, impotence

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1. Laurence J. Peter:

   Man cannot live by incompetence alone.

2. Jake Bequette:

   What’s happening in Eastern Europe is a direct result of the weakness and incompetence displayed by Joe Biden over the Afghanistan debacle, we’re seeing the enemies of this country in Eastern Europe, South China Sea, in Tehran — they’re making aggressive moves because they see a weak and incompetent commander-in-chief, and it is a shame to see President Biden react too late — too little, too late.

3. Joseph Votel:

   I am looking for indicators of incompetence, poor decision-making or bad judgment throughout all of this, i was satisfied that none of those indicators that I identified to you were present.

4. David Steinberg:

   Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan - a Mount Rushmore of incompetence.

5. Danny Russel:

   There is really nobody who does not want to see China held to account for the political coverup attempt, which slowed down international awareness and allowed the virus to spread. There is a resentment around the world, but I think you would be hard pressed to find a political leader in The United States or Europe who does not believe this anti-China push by The Trump administration is an entirely a political move. They are trying to deflect blame for the catastrophic incompetence of The Trump administration.