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- [in-kom-pi-tuh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒm pɪ tənt/
- /ɪnˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kom-pi-tuh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒm pɪ tənt/
Definitions of incompetently word
- adjective incompetently not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate. 1
- adjective incompetently characterized by or showing incompetence: His incompetent acting ruined the play. 1
- adjective incompetently Law. being unable or legally unqualified to perform specified acts or to be held legally responsible for such acts. inadmissible, as evidence. 1
- noun incompetently an incompetent person; a mentally deficient person. 1
- noun incompetently Law. a person lacking power to act with legal effectiveness. 1
- noun incompetently In an incompetent manner. 1
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Origin of incompetently
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin incompetent- (stem of incompetēns) unsuitable. See in-3, competent
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Parts of speech for Incompetently
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incompetently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incompetently
adv incompetently
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- ineptly — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
adverb incompetently
- ineffectually — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- amateurishly — In an amateurish or nonprofessional manner.
- incompetently — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- inexpertly — not expert; unskilled.
Antonyms for incompetently
adverb incompetently
- ably — Ably means skilfully and successfully.
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