Enter the word for search

incompetent

UK
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/
US
/ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənt/

Translations

incompetentnoun
incompetents
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/
US
/ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənt/
incompétentNom courant pour désigner une personne jugée incapable ou non qualifiée. Au féminin : incompétente.
The new manager was considered an incompetent by the staff.
Le nouveau manager était considéré comme un incompétent par le personnel.
Additional translations
incapableEmploi nominal, surtout dans un registre formel ou juridique.
Synonyms
inept person
bungler
botcher
dilettante
amateur
klutz
greenhorn
inexpert
incompetentadjective
more incompetent
Comp.
most incompetent
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/
US
/ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənt/
The incompetent manager failed to address the team's concerns.
Le manager incompétent n’a pas réussi à répondre aux préoccupations de l’équipe.
Additional translations
incapableS’emploie surtout pour insister sur l’incapacité à faire quelque chose efficacement.
inapteEmployé dans un contexte juridique ou formel.
Synonyms
unskilled
inept
bungling
clumsy
ineffective
inadequate
incapable
unqualified
Antonyms
competent

Definitions

incompetentnoun
A person who is not capable or qualified to do something effectively.
The new manager was considered an incompetent by the staff due to his inability to make effective decisions.
A person who has been legally declared incapable of managing their own affairs or of standing trial.
The court appointed a guardian to make decisions for the incompetent.
incompetentadjective
Lacking the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
The incompetent manager failed to address the team's concerns, leading to a decline in productivity.
Not legally qualified or fit to perform a duty or task.
The court found the witness to be incompetent, and their testimony was dismissed.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong