1. competent
I had to part with my competent secretary.
He delegated his authority to his competent assistant.
He was a famous poet and a competent diplomat.
The office is full of competent people.
She's a very competent worker.
The new waiter should be much more competent.
Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law.
The university has turned out competent doctors.
He is competent for the job.
I think the last man we interviewed was very competent.
You must get help from a competent person
if this was 1950, being completely competent — that would have given you a great career
Personally, there’s plenty to admire about the former secretary of state: She’s incredibly bright, broadly experienced, and undeniably competent.
All we want is someone competent to manage the staff.
I wouldn't say he was brilliant but he is competent at his job.