ULTRACOMPETENT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

ultracompetent

adjective

Definition of ultracompetent

as in capable

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Adjective

And more than half of Venezuela’s barrels are destined for the United States, where refineries in the Gulf are capable of processing its heavy, viscous form of crude, said Jungman.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Low-Earth orbit operations will likely favor agile, highly maneuverable vehicles capable of complex rendezvous and stabilization tasks.

— Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of capable

Adjective

With no Republican challenger, Rogers was able to devote much of the primary campaign to preparing for the fall general election.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Members who link their accounts for the first time will be able to earn miles for their first 12 months before the flight requirement takes effect.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of able

Adjective

The outlet reported that the character, who is a preteen in season 4 of Ted Lasso, has grown into a skilled soccer player — something Feely alluded to in an October 2025 interview with the Birmingham Parent.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Data center investment offers an opportunity to expand the tax base, create high-wage skilled trades and technology jobs, and support broader infrastructure modernization.

— Ron Kitchens, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

After county planning officials issued a report stating construction wouldn’t impact the environment, Fish and Game countered, saying the report wasn’t thorough, and a qualified biologist will have to survey the site.

— Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Taking a few extra minutes to verify the quality of the work — and choosing a qualified contractor over simply the cheapest bid — can help prevent repeat breakdowns, unnecessary energy costs and larger repair bills later.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of qualified

Adjective

Brun’s social media posts during this time portray him more as a man in deep distress than a competent drug kingpin.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Chevrolet includes its Super Cruise semi-automated driving system as an option for the Bolt, making this one of the least expensive vehicles offering genuinely competent hands-free highway driving.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of competent

Adjective

The documentary will feature diverse expert opinions and a family exploring holistic alternatives to medication, aiming to provide crucial context for parents and professionals and prompt deeper questions about contemporary life's effects.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The trial will be held in federal court in Oakland, and will depend heavily on expert testimony from economists.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of expert

Adjective

While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
An Iranian diplomat told the Wall Street Journal that the regime is prepared to take advantage of Trump political vulnerability and would consider preemptive strikes if talks fail.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

What is not explicit on screen or in the financial results is the intense amount of skillful work, preparation, promotion, production, marketing, and ad sales that goes on behind the scenes.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
The Norwegian soccer superstar, 26, took social media by storm throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, between his skillful talent on the pitch and his team’s celebratory Viking row.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Definition of skillful

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