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unqualified

 

[ ˌʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Word origin

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.