incompetence
UK/ɪn'kɒmpɪt(ə)ns/US/in'kɔmpitәns/
C2
Definitions
n.
Lack of the ability or skill to do something properly
无能；不称职
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
competencetogether, with
=incompetence
in- (not) + competence = lack of competence.
Common Collocations
- 1.gross incompetence严重的无能
- 2.professional incompetence职业上的无能
- 3.sheer incompetence纯粹的无能
Example Sentences
- 1.
The disaster was a result of sheer incompetence.