seem competent

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

To give the impression of having the necessary skills.

competentVERBS + competent

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Examples (10)

  • He doesn't say much, but he seems competent enough for the job.
  • During the interview, she seemed very competent and confident.
  • The new surgeon seems quite competent in handling complex cases.
  • He seems competent on the surface, but I have doubts about his actual skills.
  • Although he's new to the team, he seems perfectly competent to lead the project.
  • The temporary manager doesn't seem very competent at managing the team's workload.
  • Does the new IT technician seem competent to you?
  • Throughout this crisis, the leadership has seemed remarkably competent and in control.
  • From his well-organized presentation, he seemed technically competent.
  • If he seems competent during his probation, we'll offer him a permanent position.