Unqualified: meaning, definitions and examples
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unqualified
[ ˌʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd ]
job application
Not having the necessary skills, qualifications, or experience for a particular job.
Synonyms
inadequate, inexperienced, unskilled
Examples of usage
- She was rejected for the position because she was unqualified.
- His unqualified application did not make it past the first round of interviews.
opinion
Not officially recognized or approved; lacking authority or credibility.
Synonyms
unfounded, unsubstantiated, unsupported
Examples of usage
- His unqualified remarks led to confusion among the audience.
- The article was criticized for its unqualified support of the controversial policy.
Translations
Translations of the word "unqualified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não qualificado
🇮🇳 अयोग्य
🇩🇪 nicht qualifiziert
🇮🇩 tidak memenuhi syarat
🇺🇦 некваліфікований
🇵🇱 niekwalifikowany
🇯🇵 無資格の
🇫🇷 non qualifié
🇪🇸 no calificado
🇹🇷 yetersiz
🇰🇷 자격이 없는
🇸🇦 غير مؤهل
🇨🇿 nekvalifikovaný
🇸🇰 nekvalifikovaný
🇨🇳 不合格的
🇸🇮 nekvalificiran
🇮🇸 óhæfur
🇰🇿 біліксіз
🇬🇪 უწვრთნელი
🇦🇿 ixtisaslaşmamış
🇲🇽 no calificado
Etymology
The word 'unqualified' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'qualified' meaning 'having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to lack of preparation or approval.
See also: disqualification, disqualify, qualification, qualifications, qualified, qualifier, qualifying.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,566, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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