Incompetency
Incompetency noun - The lack of sufficient ability, power, or means.
Usage example: the incompetency of the secretary was revealed only after she had left the company, and her successor discovered years of filing left undone
Power is an antonym for incompetency.
Power
Power noun - The ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task.
Usage example: you'll need to build a bit more power in order to be a star pitcher
Incompetency is an antonym for power.
Both words in one sentence
- Neutral No Longer: When Guinevere's incompetency and spiteful hatred of Lelouch threatens the good of Britannia, Schneizel decides to take Lelouch's side in their feud, tipping the power balance of the Royal Court towards Lelouch.
Source: Fan Fic / Ice and Fire - She uses some questionable means to persuade cities to side with her, but given the incompetency of the heir to the Earth Kingdom's throne, people didn't fault her for refusing to reliquish her power to him as had been previously agreed, because she seemed much more capable of actually leading.
Source: Jumping Off the Slippery Slope
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