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incompetence

[in-kom-pi-tuhns] / ɪnˈkɒm pɪ təns /
NOUN
lack of ability
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An IG report finds familiar incompetence, but no criminality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

"Publishing something like this is the height of incompetence and a lack of basic respect for people," said one young woman whose parents had gone missing, in a video shared online.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

But really, this level of incompetence is in a league of its own.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

“Let’s have a toast. To the incompetence of our enemies.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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