INCOMPETENT Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word incompetent. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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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 | ||||||
