Weaponized incompetence refers to the manipulation tactic where individuals claim inability or lack of skills to evade certain tasks, primarily to shift the responsibility onto someone else. Commonly seen in both personal and professional relationships, this behavior can create stress and distrust among partners or coworkers. The term has recently garnered attention on social media, where numerous anecdotes highlight its prevalence. Different from genuine incompetence, weaponized incompetence involves a conscious choice to avoid responsibilities, complicating the ability to determine if someone is truly struggling or deliberately avoiding their duties.
Weaponized incompetence occurs when individuals purposely feign incompetence to evade tasks, leading to a shift in responsibilities, especially evident in many romantic relationships.
This behavior can be manipulative, as it shifts the burden of responsibility from one person to another, often resulting in resentment and mistrust.
The term 'weaponized incompetence' has gained traction on social media, highlighting how partners and colleagues use this tactic to escape chores and obligations.
This tactic is hard to identify, making it problematic as it's difficult to discern genuine struggles from conscious avoidance of responsibility.
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