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Definition incompetent in American English

incompetent adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈkɑmpət(ə)nt/
1

lacking the ability or skills to do something

Example

the worst and most incompetent administration in living memory

Example

I am completely incompetent; can you show me that again?

Example

The soldiers had four camels but were hopelessly incompetent at riding them.

Example

Her attorney said she was not guilty because she was mentally incompetent.

Synonyms and related words
incompetent incapable awful
Definition incompetent in American English