1. The state of lacking skill, ability, or knowledge in a particular area while successfully hiding this deficiency from others through deception, bluffing, or manipulation
His concealed incompetence was finally exposed when he had to deliver the project himself.
Sua incompetência dissimulada foi finalmente exposta quando teve que entregar o projeto pessoalmente.
2. A situation where someone appears competent but actually lacks the necessary expertise or capability
The manager's concealed incompetence led to several failed initiatives.
A incompetência dissimulada do gerente resultou em várias iniciativas fracassadas.