INCOMPETENT Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word incompetent. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word incompetent. (close relations)

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	inept				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not elegant or graceful in expression • generally incompetent and ineffectual • revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
	bungling				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • showing lack of skill or aptitude • lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
	clumsy				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • lacking grace in movement or posture • not elegant or graceful in expression • difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape • showing lack of skill or aptitude
	incapable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability • (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for adjective satellite • not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of') • not meeting requirements
	unqualified				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not limited or restricted • not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training • legally not qualified or sufficient adjective satellite • having no right or entitlement
	unskilled				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency adjective satellite • lacking professional skill or expertise • not doing a good job
	inadequate				adjectiveadj
	adjective • lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task adjective satellite • of insufficient quantity to meet a need
	ineffectual				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not producing an intended effect adjective satellite • producing no result or effect • lacking in power or forcefulness
	inefficient				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not producing desired results; wasteful adjective satellite • lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
	unable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability • lacking in power or forcefulness
	unfit				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • below the required standards for a purpose • not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition adjective satellite • physically unsound or diseased verb • make unfit or unsuitable
	unprofessional				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession
	fumbling				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • showing lack of skill or aptitude
	incompetent person				nounn
	noun • someone who is not competent to take effective action
	unequal to
	adjective satellite • not meeting requirements

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