Incompetence
Incompetence noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
Usage example: the astounding incompetence of the new assistant
Talent is an antonym for incompetence.
Nearby Words: incompetent, incompetently
Talent
How words are described
| pure | pure incompetence | pure talent |
| natural | natural incompetence | natural talent |
| considerable | considerable incompetence | considerable talent |
| true | true incompetence | true talent |
| Other adjectives: genuine, sheer, actual, remarkable, major, incredible, military, amazing, scientific, comedic. | ||
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Talent and Incompetence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/incompetence/talent
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