无能

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adjective★Intermediate

informal

Lacking ability, skill, or competence; incapable of performing tasks effectively.

这个项目因为管理层的无能而失败了。

The project failed due to the incompetence of the management.

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Often used to describe someone who is ineffective or unqualified for a role.

Collocations

无能为力helpless无能之辈incompetent person

无能为力phrase

helpless

无能之辈phrase

incompetent person

This term is often used in formal or critical contexts to describe someone's lack of ability.

Be cautious when using this term as it can be perceived as harsh or disrespectful.

Composed of '无' (without) and '能' (ability), literally meaning 'without ability'.

Commonly used to criticize someone's lack of competence, often in a negative context.

无

without

prefix

能

ability

root

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