Main entry: competent
Definition: properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
Usage: a competent typist
Antonyms: incompetent
Definition: not qualified or suited for a purpose
Antonyms: unable
Definition: (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
Antonyms: uneffective, ineffective, ineffectual
Definition: not producing an intended effect
Antonyms: incapable
Definition: (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
Antonyms: incapable
Definition: (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
Antonyms: inefficient
Definition: not producing desired results; wasteful
Main entry: competent
Definition: legally qualified or sufficient
Usage: a competent court; competent testimony
Antonyms: unqualified, incompetent
Definition: legally not qualified or sufficient
Main entry: competent
Definition: adequate for the purpose
Usage: a competent performance
Antonyms: differ
Definition: be different
Antonyms: unequal
Definition: poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
Antonyms: unequal, inadequate
Definition: lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task