incompetence

US /ɪnˈkɑ:mpɪtəns/

UK /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

B2

noun

  • Lack of skill or ability to do a task successfully

other

  • The state of being unable to perform a task effectively.
  • Lack of ability to do something successfully; general deficiency.
  • Legal inability or disqualification.
  • The state of a valve or other body part not functioning properly.
  • Lack of ability or skill to do something successfully.
  • In law, the state of being legally unfit to manage one's affairs.

Examples

He displayed his incompetence by turning in a report that was full of errors.

incompetence in writing