Synonyms for competent

Similarity of adj competent

3 senses of competent

Sense 1:

competent (vs. incompetent)
able, capableeffective, efficientworkmanlike

Also See: capable#1; efficient#1; qualified#1; skilled#1

Sense 2:

competent
adequate (vs. inadequate), equal

Sense 3:

competent (vs. incompetent)