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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIncompetent
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not having the necessary skills or abilities to perform a task or job.
"The incompetent manager failed to lead the team effectively." - 2
Lacking the qualities required for a particular role or function.
"His incompetent handling of the situation led to further complications."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'incompetent' originates from the Latin 'incompetens', which combines 'in-' (not) and 'competens' (competent). It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift in meaning towards a lack of ability or qualification.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Incompetent" is said worldwide
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incompétent
Transliteration: ɛ̃.kɔ.m.pe.tɑ̃
"Le manager incompétent a échoué à diriger l'équipe efficacement."
inkompetent
Transliteration: ɪn.kɔm.pe.tɛnt
"Der inkompetente Manager konnte das Team nicht effektiv führen."
incompetente
Transliteration: in.com.pe.ten.te
"Il manager incompetente non è riuscito a guidare il team in modo efficace."
incompetente
Transliteration: in.com.pe.ten.te
"El gerente incompetente no pudo liderar al equipo de manera efectiva."
incompetente
Transliteration: in.com.pe.ten.tʃi
"O gerente incompetente falhou em liderar a equipe de forma eficaz."
अयोग्य
Transliteration: ayogya
"अयोग्य प्रबंधक टीम को प्रभावी ढंग से नेतृत्व करने में असफल रहा।"
无能
Transliteration: wú néng
"无能的经理未能有效地领导团队。"
무능한
Transliteration: mungeunghan
"무능한 관리자는 팀을 효과적으로 이끌지 못했습니다."
無能な
Transliteration: munōna
"無能なマネージャーはチームを効果的に導くことができませんでした。"
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