incompetent | Definition of incompetent

Synonyms and Antonyms of incompetent

lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job

an incompetent carpenter had built the deck, and the railings were loose already

Synonyms of incompetent

inapt, incapable, inept, inexpert, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful

Words Related to incompetent

ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient

amateurish, callow, dilettantish, green, inexperienced, raw, unprofessional

unequipped, unprepared, untrained

useless, worthless

disqualified, ineligible

Near Antonyms of incompetent

prepared, ready, trained

accomplished, ace, adept, consummate, crack, experienced, practiced (also practised), seasoned, veteran, virtuoso

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

Antonyms of incompetent

able, capable, competent, expert, fit, qualified, skilled, skillful, ultracompetent