ULTRACOMPETENT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

ultracompetent

adjective

Definition of ultracompetent

as in capable

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Adjective

So, just a few LRASM-capable B-52s could provide a lot of potential firepower for the Navy to call upon if needed.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Rahimi plays him as a mostly sincere but deeply conflicted man, and most importantly a desperate one, capable of some rather unexpected deceptions.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of capable

Adjective

Billy, now inhabiting the body of and living as William, was then able to use his powers to help Tommy’s soul find a new body to inhabit.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The show’s creative team was able to concentrate on making the series itself rather than second-guessing every decision to appeal to the international market.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of able

Adjective

Minervini, a polished and skilled host, did good work in the Marlins studio for a quarter century.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Co-founder Bohdan Sas said the company is focusing on missions that place heavy demands on skilled operators, including reconnaissance, counter-drone defense and precision-strike assistance.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

Rubel said because the families are already qualified to have these services provided by a third party, the program should theoretically not cost the state much additional money.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
Growers qualified under requirements covering soil health, water use, synthetic inputs, water quality and biodiversity.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualified

Adjective

Their defense is playing well, and their offense looks competent.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
There’s people that are trying to do it and there’s people are very competent at it, but someone’s going to be right, someone’s going to be wrong, and there’s going to be big swings one way or another.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of competent

Adjective

The spa The boutique Spa al Mare is located across the street from the resort in a small standalone building, offering expert massage and facial treatments by top island therapists.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
For months, the Monitor repeatedly contacted the Saudi Heritage Commission for expert comment but did not receive a response.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of expert

Adjective

Persist toward Ithaca, but be prepared to correct your course as the winds and circumstances change.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
In her first and only press briefing on Tuesday, a visibly nervous Zacharia spoke from prepared remarks for about 10 minutes before taking questions from just three outlets — Breitbart, Fox News and the Daily Mail — for another five.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

But be that guy that can be skillful, a bruiser, fast and tough.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillful

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