noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
incompetence; inability; inefficiency
Describes a lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally (な-adjective or の-adjective). Often used in formal or critical contexts.
Antonyms: 有能
彼の無能さには驚かされる。
I am amazed at his incompetence.
その計画は無能なリーダーのせいで失敗した。
The plan failed because of the incompetent leader.
Refers to a person who lacks ability or is ineffective. Often used critically.
あいつは本当に無能だ。
That guy is really incompetent.
The employees really think that boss is incompetent.
He ended up exposing his own incompetence at the important meeting.
I don't want to leave the country's future in the hands of an incompetent politician.
It's harsh to treat someone as incompetent just for a small mistake.
無能 describes a lack of ability or incompetence, the direct opposite of having 能力.
無能 describes someone incompetent or lacking ability, the opposite of an オールマイティ person who excels at everything.
能 refers to ability or usefulness, while 無能 describes someone or something as lacking ability, i.e. incompetent.
ineptitude and inaction; incapable of devising appropriate measures
talentless and incompetent; unaccomplished