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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

incompetence

/ɪnkəmˈpɛtəns/ noun · British & US
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What does incompetence mean?

noun

The state or quality of being incompetent; lack of ability or skill to perform a task or function.

Example

"The company's incompetence in managing finances led to its bankruptcy."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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