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.