INCOMPETENT PERSON Synonyms
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 |