Meaning of the word incompetent in English
What does incompetent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
incompetent
US /ɪnˈkɑːm.pə.t̬ənt/
UK /ɪnˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
Adjective
not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully
Example:
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The company fired the incompetent manager after the project failed.
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He is totally incompetent at his job.
Noun
an incompetent person
Example:
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The department is run by a bunch of incompetents.
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He was dismissed as a social incompetent.