This is the 8154th most frequent German word.
inkompetenz
Lack of ability, skill, or competence.
The word 'Inkompetenz' is used here as a noun referring to a lack of ability or skill.
Die Inkompetenz des neuen Mitarbeiters hat zu vielen Fehlern geführt.
The incompetence of the new employee has led to many mistakes.
Used here abstractly to discuss the concept as a problem affecting a group or system.
Wir sollten die Ursachen der Inkompetenz im Team analysieren und lösen.
We should analyze and resolve the causes of incompetence within the team.
Inkompetenz is used here to describe how someone's actions are retrospectively judged.