Competent and Tender

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

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Tender is an antonym for competent.

Tender adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

Usage example: a very tender child who always seems to be sick

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Competent is an antonym for tender.

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Tender and Competent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competent/tender

Competent & Tender. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/competent/tender>.

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