Antonyms for in competently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-kom-pi-tuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkɒm pɪ tənt


Definition of in competently

Origin :
  • 1610s, "insufficient," from French incompétent, from Late Latin incompetentem (nominative incompetens) "insufficient," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + Latin competentem (see competent). Sense of "lacking qualification or ability" first recorded 1630s. The noun meaning "incompetent person" is from 1866. Related: Incompetently.
  • As in poorly : adv unsatisfactorily
  • As in badly : adv inadequately
  • As in inadequately : adv insufficiently
  • As in incompetently : adv poorly

Synonyms for in competently

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