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competently Antonyms

Opposite of competently

Pinning down the opposite of competently requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an efficient, capable, and satisfactory manner; with the necessary skill or ability.

Usage Example

"The new project manager handled the complex budget negotiations incompetently."

Strongest
incompetently
ineptly
unskillfully
Strong
bunglingly
poorly
inadequately
clumsily
badly

Similar words to competently

Words similar to competently shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

capably
ably
proficiently
skillfully
efficiently
effectively
adequately
satisfactorily
See all synonyms of competently

• Nearby Words

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competition
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Competently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/competently
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