Synonyms for Incompetent
Definition of incompetent
- adjective
- legally not qualified or sufficient; "a wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband"; "incompetent witnesses"
- not qualified or suited for a purpose; "an incompetent secret service"; "the filming was hopeless incompetent"
- showing lack of skill or aptitude; "a bungling workman"; "did a clumsy job"; "his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf"
12 synonyms found
Writing tips for "incompetent"
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"Incompetent" in song lyrics
See how incompetent is used in real songs:
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"But, lucky for me you're all incompetent"
Jean Grae & 9th Wonder — Don't Rush Me -
"Rather, the vast majority of them's to damn incompetent"
Krayzie Bone f/ Bone Thugs (Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone) -
"You can't understand, son, you incompetent"
RZA — Don't Be Afraid