1
as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
the new play is an unqualified success
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in unfit
lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job
if we hire an unqualified candidate, we'll just be wasting our time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an unqualified denial of the charges
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unqualified
Who has respect for their former boss’ unqualified son?
—
Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
And yet, the Democrats want to gaslight us into voting for an unqualified candidate in Kamala Harris.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
The regulations doctors must adhere to, while crucial for maintaining credibility and protecting patients, can unintentionally give more freedom to unqualified individuals.
—Christy Saia-Owenby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
To outpace some of the artists who have been the very pace-setters for some of the music Carpenter is making in this album is just jaw-dropping, and an unqualified win for all involved.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unqualified 
Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
And yet, the Democrats want to gaslight us into voting for an unqualified candidate in Kamala Harris.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024
The regulations doctors must adhere to, while crucial for maintaining credibility and protecting patients, can unintentionally give more freedom to unqualified individuals.
—Christy Saia-Owenby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
To outpace some of the artists who have been the very pace-setters for some of the music Carpenter is making in this album is just jaw-dropping, and an unqualified win for all involved.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unqualified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unqualified
Adjective
-
In removing some of the stress around pet health, the hope is that pet parents will be more present to enjoy the unconditional love, companionship and sweet moments shared with pets.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
-
The devastating story of a dog that was abandoned before Hurricane Milton in Florida has moved social media users—but now she's found a foster home and will see what real, unconditional love truly is.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
In my view, Trump is grossly unfit to be president, in both mind and character — especially the latter.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
-
The former Trump employee, who has a Harvard Law School degree, has campaigned against Trump during the election, branding him unfit for office.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month Subscribe Already a subscriber?Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
-
Subscribe to Foreign Affairs to get unlimited access.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
And yeah, some of the items on his list are utter nonsense.Eric Miquelon, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
-
That the defendants filed their meritless motion on the anniversary of Michael Crichton’s death is emblematic of the studio’s callousness and utter disregard for Crichton’s legacy.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The film, which is currently shooting on location, follows two incompetent paramedics completely out of their depth, who unwittingly become embroiled in a kidnapping plot.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
-
No doubt, President Biden was more than peeved that Harris and the Democrat-media-money machine overthrew him for someone that even Joe recognized was glaringly incompetent.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Blackwood, who was drafted by the Devils in 2015 and played with the team from 2018 to 2023, is a pending unrestricted free agent.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
-
While the former is an unrestricted free agent, the latter would be retained by the Yankees if the team voids his opt-out by giving him an extension that would pay $36 million in 2025.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Lucifer does both with aplomb, with Tom Ellis having the absolute time of his life as the Literal Devil, and Lauren German as the cop who is literally immune to his charms.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
-
Content by this author: Out-of-Control Immigration With the U.S. economy soaring, few care that immigration to the United States is at its highest absolute levels.James O. Goldsborough, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
This is a wisp of a premise — aside from her muted graffiti efforts, our protagonist’s grief manifests itself more as general moodiness than anything particularly tangible.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
-
Trump, meanwhile, leaned on some famous Black male supporters, including controversial former NFL standouts Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, while also pitching himself to men in general through social media influencers, creators and podcasters.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near unqualified
Cite this Entry
“Unqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unqualified. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share