unqualified
adjective
un·qual·i·fied
ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 
1
: not fit : not having requisite qualifications
2
: not modified or restricted by reservations : complete
an unqualified denial
Synonyms
- absolute
- all-out
- arrant
- blank
- blooming [chiefly British]
- bodacious [Southern & Midland]
- categorical
- categoric
- clean
- complete
- consummate
- crashing
- damn
- damned
- dead
- deadly
- definite
- downright
- dreadful
- fair
- flat
- flat-out
- out-and-out
- outright
- perfect
- plumb
- profound
- pure
- rank
- regular
- sheer
- simple
- stark
- stone
- straight-out
- thorough
- thoroughgoing
- total
- unadulterated
- unalloyed
- unconditional
- unmitigated
- utter
- very
Examples of unqualified in a Sentence
He is clearly unqualified for the job.
It's a judgment that you are unqualified to make.
You have my unqualified support.
Recent Examples on the Web
The hiring of Redick, given his partnership with LeBron, seemingly ensures that the Lakers will take the eminently unqualified Bronny James with the 55th pick in next week’s NBA draft.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The subcommittee’s report noted that the FAA in 2021 found that Boeing’s actions violated regulations, including by putting unqualified manufacturing workers in charge of inspecting their own work.
—Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
The first movie is an unqualified genre masterpiece, a movie that forever altered the landscape.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 June 2024
If Trump tries to appoint unqualified or avowed anti-Constitution people to cabinet and other high level posts, the Senate, including some Republicans, will refuse to confirm them.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2024
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The subcommittee’s report noted that the FAA in 2021 found that Boeing’s actions violated regulations, including by putting unqualified manufacturing workers in charge of inspecting their own work.
—Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
The first movie is an unqualified genre masterpiece, a movie that forever altered the landscape.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 June 2024
If Trump tries to appoint unqualified or avowed anti-Constitution people to cabinet and other high level posts, the Senate, including some Republicans, will refuse to confirm them.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2024
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unqualified
adjective
un·qual·i·fied
ˌən-ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd
ˈən-
1
: not fit : not having required qualifications
unqualified for the job
2
: not having any exceptions : absolute
an unqualified denial
Legal Definition
unqualified
adjective
un·qual·i·fied
ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd
: not qualified
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