CEFR B1

incompetent

adjective

Meaning

Lacking the necessary skill, ability, or knowledge to do something successfully.

Examples

The company fired the incompetent employee after repeated mistakes.
His incompetent handling of the situation led to a major crisis.

Synonyms: unskilled, inept, unqualified, inadequate, bungling

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incompetent (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

Definition

Lacking the necessary skill, ability, or knowledge to do something successfully.

Examples

The company fired the incompetent employee after repeated mistakes.
His incompetent handling of the situation led to a major crisis.
She felt incompetent to deal with such a complex legal problem.

How to Use incompetent

incompetent at (prepositional phrase): Lacking skill or ability in a specific activity. — "He is incompetent at sports."
incompetent to do (prepositional phrase): Lacking the ability or legal right to perform an action. — "The court found him incompetent to stand trial."

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