Incompetence

C1 16+

Synonyms of incompetence

Antonyms of incompetence

Collocations of incompetence

gross incompetence
Frequency: 70 %

The project failed due to gross incompetence on the part of the team.

complete incompetence
Frequency: 60 %

Her lack of understanding of the task showed complete incompetence.

sheer incompetence
Frequency: 50 %

The company suffered losses due to sheer incompetence in decision-making.

criminal incompetence
Frequency: 45 %

The investigation revealed a level of criminal incompetence within the organization.

blatant incompetence
Frequency: 40 %

The manager's blatant incompetence was evident to all the employees.

Idiomatic Expressions for incompetence

  • Phrase: couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery
    Meaning: being unable to accomplish even the most basic or straightforward task
    Usage: The manager is so incompetent, he couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery.