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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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Yes, but even the most competent 5-year-old would still run into the same problems that Bondi did.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Ghalibaf is considered ruthless and ambitious but also a competent manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

On Tuesday, Iran’s mission to the United Nations said in a social media post that “non-hostile” vessels can pass through the waterway “in coordination with the competent Iranian authorities.”

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Financial advisers charging 1% for what a competent AI portfolio tool replicates for close to free.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

For example, even though Stephanie was apparently the most competent volunteer, she never bragged about her accomplishments; she hardly deemed them worth mentioning.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols