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more competent

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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“They don’t have a way to know if this preparer is better or more competent than another preparer,” Olson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

"I think God's timing is always the best time. I've never felt more competent and more ready for the role as I do now," he added.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

Millions of boys and men have, in fact, come to the conclusion that girls and women are smarter — and perhaps more competent.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

As kids become more competent swimmers, drowning does become less likely, Peden says.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2024

On the other hand, our group was far more competent than a number of the other teams on the mountain.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer