more competent

ADJECTIVE

able

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adequate capable decent efficient proficient qualified skilled

WEAK

adapted all around appropriate au fait being a pistol clever complete crisp dynamite endowed enough equal fireball fit fool good know ins and outs know one's business know one's stuff know the answers know the ropes know the score no slouch on the ball paid one's dues pertinent polished satisfactory savvy sufficient suitable there up to it up to snuff up to speed wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent incapable incompetent inept insufficient unable unqualified unskilled unsuitable

WEAK

inadequate inefficient

Example Sentences

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“This is almost unprecedented for someone at this position,” he said, adding that his ascent was a result of more competent and less controversial commanders being killed in wars with the U.S. and Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“They don’t have a way to know if this preparer is better or more competent than another preparer,” Olson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

One of the fastest ways to feel more competent in the kitchen is to own the right knives and to keep them sharp.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

As kids become more competent swimmers, drowning does become less likely, Peden says.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2024

Be certain you reach Westeros before my sister falls and someone more competent takes her place.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin