competent

[kom-pi-tuhnt] / ˈkɒm pɪ tənt /

ADJECTIVE

able

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adequate capable decent efficient proficient qualified skilled

WEAK

adapted all around appropriate au fait being a pistol clever complete crisp dynamite endowed enough equal fireball fit fool good know ins and outs know one's business know one's stuff know the answers know the ropes know the score no slouch on the ball paid one's dues pertinent polished satisfactory savvy sufficient suitable there up to it up to snuff up to speed wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent incapable incompetent inept insufficient unable unqualified unskilled unsuitable

WEAK

inadequate inefficient

Example Sentences

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After years of carping about it, I am pleased to find VW’s latest infotainment system now mentally competent and even fun to use.

From The Wall Street Journal

V Tourism, the company operating the hotel, argues that the expansion was approved in 2024 with "favourable opinions from all competent authorities".

From Barron's

“Blanket closures deny access to people trained and competent to enjoy recreation in challenging conditions,” Chris Savage wrote in the comments beneath the closure order posted on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times

“When you go from assistant coach to head coach, you have to take a few steps back. But you need to make sure you delegate to competent people,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"If you take somebody who's never signed before, they're probably looking at six, seven years to become competent and qualified as an interpreter."

From BBC

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