Incompetence
Incompetence noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
Negligence and incompetence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Negligence" instead a noun "Incompetence".
Nearby Words: incompetent, incompetently
Negligence
Negligence noun - Failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes.
Incompetence and negligence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Incompetence" instead a noun "Negligence".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| gross | gross incompetence | gross negligence |
| sheer | sheer incompetence | sheer negligence |
| blatant | blatant incompetence | blatant negligence |
| simple | simple incompetence | simple negligence |
| Other adjectives: massive, extreme, dangerous, willful, faulty, criminal, general, governmental, mere, perceived, previous, bureaucratic, alleged, corporate. | ||
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