incompetent

//ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt//
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Adjective

incompetentCanonical form
more incompetentComparative
most incompetentSuperlative
1

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

The incompetent manager failed to complete the project on time.

2

Not legally qualified or fit to perform a specific act or duty.

The court declared him incompetent to stand trial.

Noun

incompetentSingular
incompetentsPlural
1

A person who lacks the ability or skill to do their job or a task properly.

The company fired the incompetent after he made several costly mistakes.

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