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INCOMPETENCE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word incompetence. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word incompetence. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For INCOMPETENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incompetence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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disease inability unfitness

Alternatives for INABILITY

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