incompetence
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'kɒmpɪt(ə)ns/🇺🇸 US/in'kɔmpitәns/
C2
Definitions
n.
Lack of ability, skill, or qualifications needed to do something properly; ineptitude
无能;不称职
🧩 Root Breakdown
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=incompetence
Common Collocations
- 1.gross incompetence严重的无能
- 2.professional incompetence职业上的无能
Example Sentences
- 1.
His incompetence as a manager led to the company's failure.