incompetent
in·com·pe·tent
adj \(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tənt\Definition of INCOMPETENT
1
: not legally qualified
2
: inadequate to or unsuitable for a particular purpose
3
a : lacking the qualities needed for effective action b : unable to function properly <incompetent heart valves>
— incompetent noun
— in·com·pe·tent·ly adverb
Examples of INCOMPETENT
- He is too incompetent to be trusted with such an important responsibility.
- The patient is mentally incompetent.
- The defendant was declared incompetent to stand trial.
Origin of INCOMPETENT
Middle French incompétent, from in- + compétent competent
First Known Use: 1595
Related to INCOMPETENT
Synonyms: inapt, incapable, inept, inexpert, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful
Related Words: ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient; amateurish, callow, dilettantish, green, inexperienced, raw, unprofessional; unequipped, unprepared, untrained; useless, worthless; disqualified, ineligible; wanting
Near Antonyms: prepared, ready, trained; overqualified; accomplished, ace, adept, consummate, crack, experienced, practiced (also practised), seasoned, veteran, virtuoso; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile
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