incompetent
UK/ɪn'kɒmpɪt(ə)nt/US/in'kɒmpitәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Lacking the skill or ability to do something properly
无能力的，不胜任的
n.
A person who is incompetent
不能胜任者，无能的人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
competenttogether, with
=incompetent
in- (not) + competent = not having the skills to meet a task's demands.
Common Collocations
- 1.utterly incompetent完全无能
- 2.grossly incompetent极其无能
- 3.incompetent management无能的管理层
Example Sentences
- 1.
The report blamed an incompetent management team for the collapse.
- 2.
He was sacked for being utterly incompetent at his job.