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INCOMPETENTLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does incompetently mean? 

INCOMPETENTLY (adverb)
  The adverb INCOMPETENTLY has 1 sense:

1. in an incompetent mannerplay

  Familiarity information: INCOMPETENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INCOMPETENTLY (adverb)


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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