Definition of incompetent

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  • incompetent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • incompetent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • incompetent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of incompetent

  • legally not qualified or sufficient (adjective)

    Examples

    1. incompetent witnesses

    Synonyms

    1. unqualified
  • someone who is not competent to take effective action (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. incompetent person
  • not meeting requirements (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. incapable
    2. unequal to
  • not doing a good job (adjective)

    Examples

    1. incompetent at chess

    Synonyms

    1. unskilled
  • showing lack of skill or aptitude (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. bungling
    2. clumsy
    3. fumbling
  • not qualified or suited for a purpose (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an incompetent secret service
    2. the filming was hopeless incompetent

See definition of incompetent in Merriam Webster