incompetency
/in'kɔmpitəns/ Cách viết khác : (incompetency) /in'kɔmpitənsi/
Definition
Noun: 1. Lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications: The state or condition of being unable to do something successfully because of insufficient skill, knowledge, or capability. 2. Legal inadequacy: The condition of lacking the legal authority or qualification required to perform a specific act or function.
Usage
The noun "incompetency" describes a state of deficiency. It is often used in formal, professional, or legal contexts to denote a serious lack of necessary ability or authority. * It can refer to general inability in a job or task. * It can refer to a specific legal status, such as being unfit to manage one's own affairs or stand trial.
Examples
- The investigation revealed a shocking level of incompetency in the project's management.
- Due to his medical incompetency, the surgeon's license was suspended.
- The court declared the elderly man's incompetency and appointed a legal guardian.
- The company failed because of financial incompetency at the executive level.
Advanced Usage
- "Incompetency to stand trial": A legal finding that a defendant lacks the mental capacity to understand the proceedings or assist in their own defense.
- The psychiatrist testified to the defendant's incompetency to stand trial.
- "Professional incompetency": A failure to meet the standards of skill and care expected in a particular profession.
- The lawyer was sued for professional incompetency.
Variants and Related Words
- Incompetence (noun): This is a more common synonym for "incompetency" and is used interchangeably in most contexts.
- The report highlighted systemic incompetence.
- Incompetent (adjective): Lacking the necessary skills or qualities.
- He was dismissed for being incompetent at his job.
- Competency (noun): The opposite quality; the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
- She demonstrated great competency in handling the crisis.
Synonyms
- Ineptitude
- Incapability
- Inadequacy
- Unfitness
- Ineffectiveness
Antonyms
- Competence
- Capability
- Proficiency
- Adequacy
- Fitness
Noun
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lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
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