能のうのない

expression, i-adjective

incompetent; incapable; good-for-nothing

Used to describe a person who lacks ability or talent. Often carries a critical or dismissive tone. The phrase is a set expression combining 能 (ability) with the negative ない.

See also: 能がない

• 彼かれは能のうのない社しゃ員いんだ。

  He is an incompetent employee.

• 能のうのないやつに任まかせられない。

  I can't leave it to a good-for-nothing guy.