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/
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Adjective

not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully

Example:
The company fired the incompetent manager after the project failed.
He is totally incompetent at his job.

Noun

an incompetent person

Example:
The department is run by a bunch of incompetents.
He was dismissed as a social incompetent.