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单词 incompetency
释义

incompetency

noun

in·​com·​pe·​ten·​cy (ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)-sē How to pronounce incompetency (audio)
: incompetence

Synonyms

  • impotence
  • inability
  • inadequacy
  • incapability
  • incapacity
  • incompetence
  • ineptitude
  • insufficiency
  • powerlessness
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Example Sentences

the incompetency of the secretary was revealed only after she had left the company, and her successor discovered years of filing left undone
Recent Examples on the Web The man accused of tackling Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl is weighing an offer from prosecutors in his misdemeanor case and has made no claim of mental incompetency, Rolling Stone has learned. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2022 Voters in February recalled three school board members for incompetency and focusing on the wrong priorities during the pandemic, but the ineptitude certainly wasn’t limited to just them. Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2022 After the last home game, a 30-28 loss to Atlanta where nine points were left on the field as a result of pure incompetency, Miami left six more points out there after three sacks of Brissett. Steve Svekis, sun-sentinel.com, 7 Nov. 2021 In Arizona, the Department of Homeland Security must file any evidence of incompetency in its records to a judge. Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2021 Members of the Michigan defense waved their arms to encourage the irascible Wisconsin fans to stay peeved as the Wolverines reveled in their opponent’s incompetency. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2021 In a web of corruption, self-protection, incompetency, delays, minimization, favor-trading and a gross power imbalance. Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Sep. 2021 But there is no excuse for incompetency or a bad attitude. Jacob M. Engel, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 The brother is referred to as a co-conspirator in the indictment against Ma, but prosecutors didn't charge him because of his incompetency due to Alzheimer's, the motion said. Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

incompetency

noun

in·​com·​pe·​ten·​cy -ən-sē How to pronounce incompetency (audio)
plural incompetencies
: incompetence

Legal Definition

incompetency

noun

in·​com·​pe·​ten·​cy in-ˈkäm-pə-tən-sē How to pronounce incompetency (audio)
: incompetence

incompetency

noun

as in inability
the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means the incompetency of the secretary was revealed only after she had left the company, and her successor discovered years of filing left undone

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inability
  • incompetence
  • incapacity
  • ineptitude
  • incapability
  • impotence
  • powerlessness
  • inadequacy
  • disqualification
  • insufficiency
  • inefficiency
  • inaptitude
  • ineffectiveness
  • inefficacy
  • ineffectuality
  • ineffectualness
  • inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • competence
  • competency
  • ability
  • capacity
  • adequacy
  • capability
  • potency
  • talent
  • efficiency
  • aptitude
  • genius
  • gift
  • effectiveness
  • flair
  • endowment
  • knack
  • bent
  • power
  • suitability
  • strength
  • fitness
  • potency
  • efficaciousness
  • effectualness
  • suitableness
  • puissance
  • sinew
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