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in·com·pe·tent
 incompetent
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- pronunciation:
- In
kam
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tnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
lacking necessary knowledge or skills.
The parents claimed that the teacher was incompetent and shouldn't be teaching.He was afraid that he would look incompetent if he tried out for the team.- antonyms:
- able, adept, capable, competent, expert, proficient, virtuoso
- similar words:
- amateur, hopeless, inept
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| definition 2: |
not legally able or qualified.
The man was found incompetent to stand trial.- antonyms:
- competent
- similar words:
- irresponsible
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| related words: |
feeble, inadequate, ineffective, insufficient, unqualified, weak |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
someone who is incompetent.
- antonyms:
- adept
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| definition 2: |
someone who cannot legally be held responsible for his or her actions.
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| related words: |
imbecile |
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| derivation: |
incompetently (adv.) |
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