ultracompetent

adjective

Definition of ultracompetentnext
as in capable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultracompetent
  1. capable
  2. able
  3. skilled
  4. qualified
  5. competent
  6. expert
  7. prepared
  8. skillful
Adjective
  • The Patriot system is the only method currently capable of intercepting Russia’s ballistic missiles.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • The contractors capable of multimillion-dollar government work.
    — Deloris Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • On the few occasions Mbappe was able to get into the box, the Real Madrid striker was swarmed by multiple defenders as Spain was determined to make anybody else defeat them.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Miami Heat owner Micky Arison will soon be able to add to his resume in the basketball world.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • In that time, only Scheffler and Xander Schauffele – the last two Champion Golfers of the Year – have a better scoring average at the Open among qualified players than McIlroy does.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The portion reserved for qualified institutional buyers was subscribed 140 times, with most of the bids coming from domestic institutional investors such as banks and insurance companies.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The judge will rule as early as August on whether Timaloa is competent to stand trial.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • Animation Similar to Fresco, Procreate offers a competent tool (Animation Assist) for creating simple animations such as short loops and frame-by-frame or hand-sketched motion.
    — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of competent
Adjective
  • That’s where the money is these days, and only the most expert studio rats—say, Nine Inch Nails, Tame Impala, or Steely Dan—have been able to reverse-engineer careers into polished touring acts.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • Research consistently shows that around three in five UK consumers are prepared to pay more for premium and ethically sourced fashion, placing craftsmanship, authenticity and transparency ahead of fast-fashion volume.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Destinations all over Spain are expecting a huge influx of visitors, so come prepared and be responsible.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of skillful
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