Competent and Jackleg

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Competent adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.

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Jackleg is an antonym for competent.

Jackleg adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of expert skill.

Usage example: he did such a jackleg installation of that door frame that now the door won't shut

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Competent is an antonym for jackleg.

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Jackleg and Competent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competent/jackleg

Competent & Jackleg. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/competent/jackleg>.

Jackleg or Competent. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/competent/jackleg.

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