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incompetent
01
(of a person) not having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
Examples
Declaring bankruptcy themselves, they proved incompetent to properly manage family finances.
The mechanic was deemed incompetent after failing to properly diagnose multiple issues.
1.1
not suitable or effective in satisfying the needs of a particular intended function or objective
Examples
This lightweight jacket will be incompetent protection against freezing winter storms.
Low-power LEDs would be incompetent for a high-output commercial grow operation.
1.2
legally not qualified or sufficient
1.3
not doing a good job
1.4
showing lack of skill or aptitude
Incompetent
01
someone who is not competent to take effective action
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