English Explanatory Dictionary

weaponized incompetence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A behavioral tactic where a person intentionally pretends to be incapable or performs tasks poorly in order to avoid responsibility and shift the workload to others.

Word forms

weaponized incompetence weaponised incompetence

Related words

learned helplessness

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