能のう無なし

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

incompetent person; worthless person; dimwit

A blunt, derogatory term for someone with no ability or talent. Often used as an insult or in self-deprecation. Can also function adjectivally with の.

• 彼かれは能のう無なしだと陰かげで言いわれている。

  He is called a worthless person behind his back.

• こんな簡かん単たんなこともできないなんて、自じ分ぶんが能のう無なしに思おもえる。

  I feel like a total incompetent when I can't even do something this simple.