Synonyms of incompetency

incompetency

noun

(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)-sē 

as in inability

the lack of sufficient ability, power, or means

the incompetency of the secretary was revealed only after she had left the company, and her successor discovered years of filing left undone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inability
• incompetence
• incapacity
• ineptitude
• impotence
• incapability
• powerlessness
• inadequacy
• insufficiency
• disqualification
• inefficiency
• ineffectiveness
• inaptitude
• inefficacy
• ineffectuality
• ineffectualness
• inefficaciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• competence
• competency
• ability
• capacity
• adequacy
• capability
• potency
• talent
• efficiency
• aptitude
• gift
• genius
• effectiveness
• endowment
• flair
• knack
• bent
• power
• suitability
• strength
• fitness
• potency
• efficaciousness
• effectualness
• suitableness
• puissance
• sinew

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of incompetency

The entire public, with an average IQ of 100, was able to make an assessment of incompetency within the first three minutes or less of the debate. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024

The judge also appointed two doctors to evaluate Ramos’ mental fitness, as part of the issue around mental incompetency, and anticipated learning the results by late August. —Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 29 June 2024

Under state law, only a judge can declare a person ineligible to vote due to incompetency. —Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024

An effort to bolster the case for his incompetency? —Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024