undercompetence

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noun

An insufficient level of ability, skills, or knowledge that is required for a specific job, task, or role.

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Meanings

nounundercompetence (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn insufficient level of ability, skills, or knowledge that is required for a specific job, task, or role.

Origin

From under- + competence.

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APA

undercompetence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/undercompetence

MLA

“undercompetence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/undercompetence. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “undercompetence,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/undercompetence.

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