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
  • Harop-like kamikaze suicide drones capable of precision military strikes could soon become one of North Korea’s latest additions to its growing arsenal of advanced unmanned weapons, underscoring the apparent expansion of its strike capabilities.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • As a consequence, in this biennial, there is pedagogy, good intentions, and goodwill, but no framework capable of conveying what must remain outside of language—despite the architecture of the venues being made for exactly that.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But the president’s standing has fallen and Whatley, the former chairman of the state and national party, was never able to find his footing on the campaign trail.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • Trump’s notoriety for corruption may finally be eclipsing his populist appeal, and even rhetoricians as skilled as Jennings have difficulty making a case for him.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Provincial officials are counting on the project to deliver billions of dollars in investment, highly skilled jobs and a market for surplus wind power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for testing, and have a qualified electrician investigate an outlet that doesn’t function properly.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Once qualified, they could be assigned to future missions in low Earth orbit and to the Moon, with some potentially playing a role in NASA’s longer-term plans for Mars.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The Legion 7a is an incredibly competent, high-end gaming laptop.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • No, the very competent district attorneys, like Sedgwick County’s and the others around the state, said, ‘No.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of competent
Adjective
  • Here’s a guide to scarecrows past and present, including expert tips on how to construct an autumnal bogeyman of your own that is sure to stand out.
    — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026
  • If everyone starts doing that, what happens when the video game industry no longer has a pool of beloved, expert modders to hire?
    — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of expert
Adjective
  • Advocates for unaccompanied migrant children, former government officials, and some members of Congress have criticized the move, arguing that the state is not prepared to handle an influx of vulnerable children, some of whom need special care.
    — Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Tibi said the Joint List is prepared to help the opposition form a minority government, led by former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 30 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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“Ultracompetent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracompetent. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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