Dictionary Check: incompetent

"incompetent" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 22 points

Definition

adjective

legally not qualified or sufficient

Example: "a wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband"
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adjective

not qualified or suited for a purpose

Example: "an incompetent secret service"
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adjective

showing lack of skill or aptitude

Example: "a bungling workman"
adjective

not doing a good job

Example: "incompetent at chess"
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adjective

not meeting requirements

Example: "unequal to the demands put upon him"
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noun

someone who is not competent to take effective action

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