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INCOMPETENT PERSON Synonyms

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

Best Alternative Words for INCOMPETENT PERSON

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amateurish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

bumbling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• 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

hapless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deserving or inciting pity

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

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

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

inept
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

inexperienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking practical experience or training

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

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

incompetent
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• not qualified or suited for a purpose

noun

• someone who is not competent to take effective action

adjective satellite

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

• not doing a good job

• not meeting requirements

Best Hypernyms For INCOMPETENT PERSON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incompetent person, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
unskilled person

Alternatives for AMATEURISH

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