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incompetent nominees

[ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt ˈnɒmɪniːz]
noun phrasepl: incompetent nominees
candidatos incompetentes
1. Persons proposed or nominated for a position, office, or award who lack the necessary skills, knowledge, or qualifications to perform the role effectively
The board rejected the incompetent nominees for the director position.
O conselho rejeitou os candidatos incompetentes para o cargo de diretor.
2. Individuals selected or suggested for appointment who demonstrate inadequate capability or professional competence
The criticism focused on the incompetent nominees selected for the committee.
A crítica concentrou-se nos candidatos incompetentes selecionados para a comissão.
NYC Slang
unqualified picks, dead weight nominees
Synonyms
unqualified nomineesincapable nomineesunfit nomineesunsuitable candidates
Antonyms
qualified nomineescompetent candidatescapable nomineessuitable candidates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
candidatos incompetentes
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
indicados incompetentes
Alternative term sometimes used in formal contexts
Portugal
candidatos incompetentes
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

not fit for purpose
out of their depth
playing above their pay grade
a square peg in a round hole
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