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
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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Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
By appearing in general job searches, there's the risk of receiving a higher volume of unqualified applicants.
—Cj Eason, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
If the Trump administration is so afraid of people being promoted due to their race, why are so many Trump appointees unqualified?
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The answer is an unqualified no, obviously, despite Mrs. Bennett’s attempt to force Mr. Bennett to force Lizzy to reconsider.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unqualified
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“Unqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unqualified. Accessed 2 Apr. 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
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unqualified
adjective
un·qual·i·fied
ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd
: not qualified
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