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INCOMPETENT

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Incompetent.

Incompetent - as an adjective

Legally not qualified or sufficient

Example: "A wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unqualified
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
competent

Not qualified or suited for a purpose

Example: "An incompetent secret service"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
competent

Incompetent - as a noun

Someone who is not competent to take effective action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incompetent person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unskilled person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Incompetent - as an adjective satellite

Showing lack of skill or aptitude

Example: "A bungling workman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bunglingclumsyfumbling

Not doing a good job

Example: "Incompetent at chess"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unskilled

Not meeting requirements

Example: "Unequal to the demands put upon him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incapableunequal to

Example Sentences

"The company fired the incompetent."
"The committee needs to get rid of the incompetent."
"The board appointed an incompetent to the position."
"The incompetent was unable to handle the project."
"It was clear that the supervisor was an incompetent."
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Word Game Points

Is INCOMPETENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, incompetent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INCOMPETENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is INCOMPETENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, incompetent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INCOMPETENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is INCOMPETENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, incompetent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INCOMPETENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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