Incompetence

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətəns/

Incompetence (noun)

  1. Lack of skill or ability to do a task well, so the work is done badly or fails.
  2. A pattern of weak results caused by insufficient knowledge, training, or understanding.
  3. Failure to meet expected standards in a role, leading to harm, risk, or loss.

Examples

  • Her incompetence made the job impossible to finish.
  • The team blamed incompetence for the missed training.