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INCOMPETENTLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does incompetently mean?
• INCOMPETENTLY (adverb)
The adverb INCOMPETENTLY has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: INCOMPETENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an incompetent manner
Synonyms:
displaying incompetence; incompetently
Context example:
he did the job rather incompetently
Antonym:
competently (with competence; in a competent capable manner)
Pertainym:
incompetent (not qualified or suited for a purpose)
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