Competent : synonyms and lexical field

Synonyms > Synonyms beginning with C > Competent

Looking for words with meaning close to 'competent': discover synonyms for the word competent, such as effective or efficient.

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Example of words in the same lexical field as "": capable and able.

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Synonyms for competent sorted by degree of synonymy

List of synonyms for competent Degree of synonymy of competent Frequency in the language

effective
30024 10.51

efficient
30024 4.96

adequate
30023 2.59

qualified
30020 8.25

able
30019 159.90

capable
30019 20.82

workmanlike
30014 0

skilled
20029 2.37

proficient
20029 0.57

knowledgeable
20029 0.78

incompetent
20029 3.80

adept
20029 0.65

trustworthy
20029 1.84

skillful
20029 0.78

reliable
20029 5.90

talented
20029 11.39

knowledgable
20029 0.02

skilful
20029 0.20

confident
20029 10.65

professional
20029 32.27

Lexical field of "competent"

capable
able
effective
qualified
adequate
efficient
workmanlike
competence
proficiency
proficient
skill
applicable
expertise
expert
suitable
well-qualified
knowledgeable
proper
well-informed
appropriate
ably
pertinent
fit
eligible
relevant
good
cognizant
valid
empowered
talented
skilled
agency
wise
qualifying
competency
sane
authority
authoritative
authorised
meritorious
legitimate
authorized
relating
permitting
specialized
accountable
power
responsibility
specialist
respective