incompetent

/ɪnkˈɒmpɪtənt/

/ˌɪnˈkɑmpətənt/

incompetent

(of a person) not having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

synonyms : incapable

1.1

not suitable or effective in satisfying the needs of a particular intended function or objective

antonyms : competent

1.2

legally not qualified or sufficient

antonyms : competent

1.3

not doing a good job

synonyms : unskilled

1.4

showing lack of skill or aptitude

synonyms : bungling

Incompetent

someone who is not competent to take effective action

Examples

1. So folks from another area were incompetent.

2. Most criminals are actually fairly incompetent.

3. Successful scams require incompetent institutions.

4. The president is not incompetent.