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Synonyms & Antonyms for incompetent
Synonyms
inapt, incapable, inept, inexpert, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful
Antonyms
able, capable, competent, expert, fit, qualified, skilled, skillful, ultracompetent
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In May, a judge ruled Valentina was incompetent to face the charges and must stay in jail to receive treatment through the Restoration to Competency Program. — Uriel J. Garcia, azcentral, "Mom of a jailed woman with mental illnesses asks that she be released," 24 July 2019 Perhaps this is why Johnson withheld support from the former ambassador to the U.S., who described the Trump administration as incompetent, forcing his resignation. — Luke Reader, The Conversation, "Is Boris Johnson, Britain’s new prime minister, anti-immigrant, a homophobe, a bigot – or just politically expedient?," 24 July 2019 Ferdinand quickly took up a campaign declaring his daughter mentally incompetent and styling himself as the rule of Castile. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "What Was Catherine of Aragon's Sister, Juana la Loca, Really Like?," 10 June 2019 So far, doctors have concluded Selters is incompetent for trial but is being treated in hopes of restoring his mental competency. — Fox News, "Man accused in guitar killing of mom plans insanity defense," 11 Apr. 2018 More: Man found incompetent for trial in slaying of Wayne State officer Sgt. — Ann Zaniewski, Detroit Free Press, "Wayne State student suspended after allegedly brandishing knife inside State Hall," 14 Feb. 2018 Those who are found incompetent to stand trial begin the rehabilitation process. — Jake Hutchison, The Mercury News, "Bed shortages at California mental health facilities leave inmates deemed incompetent in limbo," 21 July 2019 That reminds me of this year’s preseason commentary about the incompetent Dodgers front office, which just couldn’t close on a star. — Los Angeles Times, "Letters: Dodgers fans still seeking relief," 19 July 2019 Earlier he had been found incompetent to stand trial on a 2014 assault charge. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Newly unsealed records show lapses in treatment, oversight in San Diego County jails," 30 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'incompetent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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