incompetent

• Describe a una persona que carece de las habilidades o capacidades necesarias para realizar algo con éxito, o que no es apta para un puesto o tarea.

Describes a person who lacks the necessary skills or ability to do something successfully.

1. Lacking skill or abilityB2formal

   Not having the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to do something successfully.

   incompetente

   • The incompetent manager failed to meet any deadlines.
   • He was fired for being incompetent at his job.
   • The report criticized the incompetent handling of the crisis.

   Sinónimosdeficientinadequateincapableineffectualinefficientineptinexpertunableunqualifiedunskilled

   Antónimosableadeptcapablecompetentexpertproficientskilled

2. Legally unqualifiedC1formallegal

   Not legally qualified to act or perform a specific role.

   legalmente no cualificado

   • The court declared him incompetent to stand trial.
   • She was deemed incompetent to manage her own finances.
   • The lawyer argued that the witness was incompetent to testify.

   Sinónimosdisqualifiedineligibleunfitunqualified

   Antónimosablecompetentqualified

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que carece de las habilidades, capacidades o cualificación necesarias para realizar eficazmente una tarea o un trabajo.

A noun referring to a person who lacks the necessary skill, ability, or qualification to perform a task or job effectively.

1. Unskilled personB2formal

   A person who lacks the necessary skills or ability to do something effectively.

   persona incompetente

   • The manager fired the incompetent after repeated mistakes.
   • He was labeled an incompetent by his colleagues.
   • The team was full of incompetents who couldn't meet deadlines.

   Sinónimosblundererbotcherbunglerfumbler

   Antónimosadeptexpertprofessionalspecialist