Incompetence
Incompetence noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
Recklessness and incompetence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recklessness" instead a noun "Incompetence".
Nearby Words: incompetent, incompetently
Recklessness
Recklessness noun - The trait of giving little thought to danger.
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Synonyms for Recklessness
Incompetence and recklessness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Incompetence" instead a noun "Recklessness".
Nearby Words: reckless, recklessly
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- Considering you are playing as Shay Cormac, a Templar, and do battle with the Assassins, the primary antagonist of the game is Achilles Davenport, though he's portrayed as an Unwitting Instigator of Doom who has caused countless innocent deaths through a mix of recklessness and incompetence.
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