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DISPLAYING INCOMPETENCE Synonyms

13 synonyms for displaying incompetence. (exact relations)
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Best Synonyms for DISPLAYING INCOMPETENCE

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bumbling

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

clumsy

adjective

adj

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

inadequate

adjective

adj

adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

incapable

adjective

adj

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

incompetent

noun, adjective

n, 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

ineffectual

adjective

adj

adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• lacking in power or forcefulness

inept

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

insufficient

adjective

adj

adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

unfit

noun, adjective

n, 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

unqualified

adjective

adj

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

adjective

adj

adjective

• not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

• not doing a good job

untalented

adjective

adj

adjective

• devoid of talent; not gifted

incompetently

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adverb

• in an incompetent manner

Alternatives for BUMBLING

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