incompetent

BrE /ɪnˈkɒm.pə.tənt/ AmE /ɪnˈkɑːmpətənt/

adjective en → es

1 UNABLE [attributive] [predicative] B2

lacking the ability or skill to do a job properly; unable to deal with situations effectively

incompetente, incapaz, inexperto

  • be incompetent at something

Collocations incompetent staff · incompetent performance

  • The company's management is completely incompetent.

    La gestión de la empresa es completamente incompetente.

2 UNFIT [attributive] [predicative] B2

not having the necessary qualifications or experience to do a job; unsuitable for a position

incompetente, no calificado, inexperto

  • be incompetent to do something

Collocations incompetent for a job · incompetent in a field

  • She was found incompetent to stand trial.

    Se determinó que no estaba calificada para enfrentar un juicio.