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incompetência

[ĩ.kõ.pe.ˈtẽ.sja]
nounfemininepl: incompetências
incompetence
1. Lack of skill, knowledge, or ability to perform a task or fulfill a responsibility adequately
The incompetence of the management led to the company's failure.
A incompetência da gerência levou ao fracasso da empresa.
2. Legal term: lack of authority or qualification to deal with a particular matter
The court ruled the judge's incompetence in handling the case.
O tribunal constatou a incompetência do juiz em lidar com o caso.
3. Inadequacy or unsuitability for a particular position or role
His incompetence for the job became evident after the first week.
Sua incompetência para o cargo tornou-se evidente após a primeira semana.
NYC Slang
incompetence, can't cut it, don't have what it takes
Synonyms
incapacidadeinaptidãoincompetênciafalta de habilidadedespreparoineficiência
Antonyms
competênciacapacidadehabilidadeaptidãoeficiênciaproficiência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incompetência
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
incompetência
Common in formal and professional contexts
Portugal
incompetência
Standard European Portuguese usage, especially in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

demonstrar incompetência
acusado de incompetência
incompetência manifesta
incompetência profissional
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