1.
incompetent person; incapable person
A person who lacks the ability, skill, or talent to perform their duties or tasks effectively. A harsh and critical term that carries strong negative connotations.
Composed of 無能 (incompetence, inability) and 者 (person). A blunt, derogatory label that directly attacks someone's capability. Using this word about someone is considered quite rude and is generally avoided in polite conversation.
Common collocations
- 無能者扱い: treated as incompetent
- 無能者を排除する: to exclude incompetent people
- 無能者の烙印を押される: to be branded as incompetent
Similar words
- 無能: incompetence — the quality itself rather than the person; often used as a na-adjective
- 役立たず: good-for-nothing — colloquial and equally harsh
- 能無し: person with no ability — informal and insulting