Synonyms for competent
ˈkɒm pɪ təntcom·pe·tent

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. competent

   Adequate, commensurate, and sufficient signify equal to some given occasion or work; as, a sum sufficient to meet expenses; an adequate remedy for the disease. Commensurate is the more precise and learned word, signifying that which exactly measures the matter in question. Adapted, fit, suitable, and qualified refer to the qualities which match or suit the occasion. A clergyman may have strength adequate to the work of a porter; but that would not be a fit or suitable occupation for him. Work is satisfactory if it satisfies those for whom it is done, though it may be very poor work judged by some higher standard. Qualified refers to acquired abilities; competent to both natural and acquired; a qualified teacher may be no longer competent, by reason of ill health. Able and capable suggest general ability and reserved power, able being the higher word of the two. An able man will do something well in any position. A capable man will come up to any ordinary demand. We say an able orator, a capable accountant.

   Synonyms:
   able, adapted, adequate, capable, commensurate, equal, fit, fitted, fitting, qualified, satisfactory, sufficient, suitable

   Antonyms:
   disqualified, inadequate, incompetent, inferior, insufficient, poor, unequal, unfit, unqualified, unsatisfactory, unsuitable, useless, worthless

   Preposition:
   Adequate to the demand; for the purpose.

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competentadjective

   properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

   "a competent typist"

   Antonyms:
   unworkmanlike, feckless, incompetent, inadequate, ineffective, inept, inefficient, unequal, unqualified

2. competentadjective

   adequate for the purpose

   "a competent performance"

   Antonyms:
   ineffective, incompetent, unequal, inefficient, inadequate, inept, feckless, unqualified, unworkmanlike

3. competentadjective

   legally qualified or sufficient

   "a competent court"; "competent testimony"

   Antonyms:
   ineffective, inefficient, unequal, incompetent, inadequate, unworkmanlike, inept, unqualified, feckless

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competentadjective

   Synonyms:
   able, capable, qualified, endowed

2. competentadjective

   Synonyms:
   adequate, adapted, convenient, sufficient, suitable, fit

3. competentadjective

   Synonyms:
   incident, belonging

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 2 votes

1. competentadjective

   Synonyms:
   qualified, capable, efficient, proficient, able

   Antonyms:
   incompetent

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "competent":

   relevant, responsible, skilled, appropriate, qualified, jurisdiction, capable, knowledgeable, proficient, competence, skilful, concerned, able, empowered

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How to use competent in a sentence?

1. Local Government Minister Saviour Kasukuwere:

   You will be brought before a competent authority to answer the allegations above.

2. Amy Hillyard Jensen:

   Get rid of imagined guilt. You did the best you could at the time, all things considered. If you made mistakes, learn to accept that we are all imperfect. Only hindsight is 20-20. If you are convinced that you have real guilt, consider professional or spiritual counseling (with a competent and trustworthy counselor). If you believe in God a pastor can help you believe also in God's forgiveness.

3. Ivanka Trump:

   I've heard a lot of names. I've heard Ivanka. How good would Ivanka be ? i think Ivanka would be incredible but it doesn't mean I'd pick her. Because I'd be accused of nepotism even though I'm not sure there's anybody more competent in the world.

4. Bernie Sanders:

   We are fighting racism. We’re fighting sexism. We’re fighting homophobia. I think we should also be fighting ageism. Trust people, look at people, and say, ‘You know, this person is competent. This person’s incompetent.’ There are a lot of 40-year-olds out there who ain’t particularly competent.

5. John Maynard Keynes:

   If economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level with dentists, that would be splendid.