Incompetent
(adjective)
- Not having the necessary abilities, knowledge, or qualifications for a particular task or role.
- Not able to perform a task or role in an effective or efficient way.
- Not able to function in an acceptable or satisfactory way.
Origin:
From latin incompetentem, from in- ("not") + competentem ("competen.t")
Examples:
- The employee was found to be incompetent.
- The doctor was incompetent in performing the surgery.
- The teacher was deemed incompetent by the school board.
- The government was criticized for being incompetent.
- The lawyer was incompetent in presenting the case.