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feigned competence

[/feɪnd ˈkɒmpɪtəns/]
noun
competência fingida
1. The act of pretending to have skills, knowledge, or ability that one does not actually possess
His feigned competence in software development was exposed during the technical interview.
Sua competência fingida em desenvolvimento de software foi exposta durante a entrevista técnica.
2. False display of expertise or proficiency in a particular field or task
The manager's feigned competence led to poor project decisions.
A competência fingida do gerente resultou em decisões de projeto inadequadas.
NYC Slang
BS expertise; fake it till you make it (ironic usage)
Synonyms
false competencepretended expertisesimulated proficiencyaffected skillfake ability
Antonyms
genuine competenceauthentic expertisetrue proficiencyreal abilityhonest skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência fingida
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
competência falsa
Alternative common expression
Portugal
competência simulada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

all talk and no action
fake it till you make it
put on airs
talk a good game
blow smoke
wear a mask of competence
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