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incompetence

[in-kom-pi-tuhns] / ɪnˈkɒm pɪ təns /
NOUN
lack of ability
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The goal of these tactics is not to exonerate the person using them from allegations of criminality, corruption or incompetence.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

“This is not just incompetence, it is designed malfunction,” he said in a conference call with reporters about the whistleblower complaint.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

However, this move has been unpopular among the public, who have for many years accused the police of corruption and incompetence.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

This is an astonishing display of incompetence, or disloyalty, or both.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

That’s when we all crack up laughing at the incompetence of him.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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