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How to say incompetent and what does incompetent mean?

incompetent

adjective, noun

How to pronounce incompetent?

The word incompetent sounds like in-com-pe-tent
/ɪn'kɑmpɪtənt/

What is the definition of incompetent?

adjectivelegally not qualified or sufficient
Examples
  • incompetent witnesses
nounsomeone who is not competent to take effective action
adjectivenot meeting requirements
adjectivenot doing a good job
Examples
  • incompetent at chess
adjectiveshowing lack of skill or aptitude
adjectivenot qualified or suited for a purpose
Examples
  • an incompetent secret service
  • the filming was hopeless incompetent