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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Igor Tudor is making me look like I was a competent manager when I was in charge of Lincoln.

From BBC

Flores’ defense attorney, according to authorities, said that there was doubt whether she was competent to stand trial.

From Los Angeles Times

The English singer’s fourth solo album is a perfectly competent production that rarely rises above the level of blandly pleasant electro-pop.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Some of the younger generals are quite competent and technically literate,” Wuthnow said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said although the crash resulted from "pedal confusion", Jackson's driving fell "far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver".

From BBC

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