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.
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Schumer said Thursday that Hegseth is unqualified for the job because of his personal behavior, including drinking, and his lack of experience.
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Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
World & Nation Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse of second wife in affidavit to Senate
Jan. 21, 2025
Schumer said Thursday that Hegseth is unqualified for the job because of his personal behavior, including drinking, and his lack of experience.
—Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Senator Markwayne Mullin, Republican of Oklahoma, accused Democrats of being hypocritical for saying Mr. Hegseth was unqualified to lead the Pentagon because he had been intoxicated and cheated on his wife.
—Helene Cooper, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
But Democrats made the case Hegseth was unqualified for the job to lead some 3 million troops and civilian employees.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
World & Nation Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse of second wife in affidavit to Senate
Jan. 21, 2025
Schumer said Thursday that Hegseth is unqualified for the job because of his personal behavior, including drinking, and his lack of experience.
—Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Senator Markwayne Mullin, Republican of Oklahoma, accused Democrats of being hypocritical for saying Mr. Hegseth was unqualified to lead the Pentagon because he had been intoxicated and cheated on his wife.
—Helene Cooper, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
But Democrats made the case Hegseth was unqualified for the job to lead some 3 million troops and civilian employees.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Unqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unqualified. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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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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