Competent Synonyms and Antonyms

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Adequate
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. enough
  2. sufficient
  3. satisfactory
  4. adequate
  5. comfortable
  6. decent
  7. acceptable
Legally qualified
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. sane
  2. responsible
  3. accountable
  4. duly constituted
  5. of sound mind
  6. compos mentis (Latin)
Antonyms:
  1. incompetent
  2. inept
  3. incapable
  4. inefficient
  5. inadequate
  6. unable

Words Related to Competent

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Competent Sentence Examples

  • His capabilities as a soldier have been generally recognized by competent authorities.

  • Shabn proved no more competent power.

  • The accuracy of the results is generally denied by competent experts.

  • No careful and competent student of his works has ever failed to correct this gross misapprehension.

  • Nobody can become a competent violinist without wanting to practice.

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