INCOMPETENCE Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the word
incompetence.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word incompetence. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word incompetence. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INCOMPETENCE
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inability | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something • lacking the power to perform | ||||||||
inadequacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of an adequate quantity or number • a lack of competence • unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate | ||||||||
incapability | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of potential for development • the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally | ||||||||
incapacity | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of intellectual power • lack of physical or natural qualifications | ||||||||
ineffectiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • lacking the power to be effective | ||||||||
inefficiency | nounn | |||||||
noun • unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency | ||||||||
ineptitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training • having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful | ||||||||
incompetency | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications |