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incompetence

[in-kom-pi-tuhns] / ɪnˈkɒm pɪ təns /
NOUN
lack of ability
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Most factors, except a significant one: Moreno’s ownership incompetence has been facilitated by the group of sycophants he has apparently surrounded himself with.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But if Spurs do drop into the Championship on Sunday it will not be because of one incident after a campaign of discord, instability and rank incompetence on and off the pitch.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

There’s plenty of furtive gags like this throughout “Up in Smoke”: police incompetence, absent parents, anti-war rhetoric and racial stereotypes that function as satire.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

This is obviously a demonstration of incompetence and it is their fault.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

We lowered the sail, the flag of our incompetence.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




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