Definition incompetent in British English

incompetent adjective

adjective

/ɪnˈkɒmpɪt(ə)nt/

lacking the ability or skills to do something

Example

the worst and most incompetent government in living memory

Example

I am completely incompetent; can you show me again?

Example

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

Synonyms and related words

incompetent incapable awful

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