incompetent — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

incompetent (/ɪnˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/)

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🔊 /ɪnˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Meaning

Meaning: unskilled, inept

Lacking the ability or skill to do a task properly.

Examples

🗣 The incompetent repairman made the broken washing machine even worse than before.

Etymology

From ‘in-‘ (not) plus Latin ‘competens’ (suitable, capable).

How & Where It’s Used

A harsh judgment of poor performance at work.

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Tags: skill, negative

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