competent | Definition of competent

Synonyms and Antonyms of competent

1 having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance

any competent mechanic should be able to fix that

Synonyms of competent

able, capable, equal, fit, good, qualified, suitable

Words Related to competent

accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran

prepared, schooled, trained

apt, ready, willing

all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Phrases Synonymous with competent

Near Antonyms of competent

inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful

unprepared, unschooled, untrained

beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried

Antonyms of competent

incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified

2 being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong

the arbiter has all the necessary information to make a competent decision on the matter

Synonyms of competent

condign, deserved, due, fair, just, justified, merited, right, rightful, warranted

Words Related to competent

applicable, appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, meet, proper, requisite, suitable

lawful, legal, legitimate

accurate, correct, true

rhadamanthine, strict, stringent, uncompromising

equitable, impartial, square

Near Antonyms of competent

incoherent, incorrect, irrelative, irrelevant

improper, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, indefensible, unjustifiable, unreasonable, unsuitable

biased, inequitable, partial, unequal

arbitrary, despotic

illegitimate, unlawful

Antonyms of competent

undeserved, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustified, unmerited, unwarranted