1
as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
the new play is an unqualified success
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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
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an unqualified denial of the charges
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Recent Examples of unqualified
Relying on unqualified individuals can result in inaccurate information and potential legal harm.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Even the appointment of the unqualified and potentially dangerous Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to a position of influence as Secretary of Health and Human Services seems a calculated move.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
No one wants unqualified people in critical roles, but both concerns ignore reality.
—Parker D. Walsh, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Kash Patel is set to become the latest of President Donald Trump‘s unfit and unqualified loyalists confirmed for a leadership role in Washington, with Senate Republicans ready and willing to install the QAnon promoter and 2020 election denier as the next director of the FBI.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Even the appointment of the unqualified and potentially dangerous Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to a position of influence as Secretary of Health and Human Services seems a calculated move.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
No one wants unqualified people in critical roles, but both concerns ignore reality.
—Parker D. Walsh, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Kash Patel is set to become the latest of President Donald Trump‘s unfit and unqualified loyalists confirmed for a leadership role in Washington, with Senate Republicans ready and willing to install the QAnon promoter and 2020 election denier as the next director of the FBI.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unqualified
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His primary goal is providing unconditional love, which research shows sets children up for success broadly defined.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Trump signed a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, a one-time business partner of Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden’s son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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There were cries of a rotten system and in its recent lawsuit against the tennis authorities, the PTPA has belittled the current system as unfit for purpose.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Once a game has started, the lead umpire determines whether it should be suspended as well as when it can be resumed or terminated because of bad weather or unfit playing conditions.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Others are allowed to purchase a day pass ahead of time starting at $29.95, which includes a buffet of unlimited food and drinks.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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And if left untamed, could result in the utter failure of human civilization.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Also surprising was the utter lack of any dancing during the 10-minute Dance of the Seven Veils orchestral piece (at least at Friday’s performance).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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On what planet would anyone buy this team and let that incompetent non- entity have any role ?—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Thank you to El Salvador and, in particular, President Bukele, for your understanding of this horrible situation, which was allowed to happen to the United States because of incompetent Democrat leadership.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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As of now, Myles Turner, Brook Lopez, D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley are among the best players who are set to become unrestricted free agents this summer.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Suter is a pending unrestricted free agent and is sitting at 21 goals.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Donald Trump has made similarly absolute statements on taxation as did George H. W. Bush.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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With no clear signs of downside exhaustion in our indicators, either in absolute or relative terms, further weakness and underperformance appears likely for Japanese equities in the near term.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Jets parted ways with head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas during the 2024 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The University of Utah officially announced the hiring of Sacramento Kings assistant general manager Wes Wilcox on Wednesday.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Unqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unqualified. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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