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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
the new play is an unqualified success
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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
Many were clearly unqualified, such as Mayor Pete Buttigieg to run the Department of Transportation.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
Its members' firm repudiation of the unqualified and clownish Matt Gaetz for attorney general shows that its members can still stiffen their sinews and summon up the courage to curb President-elect Donald Trump's appetite for surrounding himself with sycophantic boobs.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Co-created, written and executive produced by Gillis, Tires follows Will (Steven Gerben), the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Gillis).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
Yes, but: Duckworth says other Trump appointees are unfit and unqualified.
—Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
Its members' firm repudiation of the unqualified and clownish Matt Gaetz for attorney general shows that its members can still stiffen their sinews and summon up the courage to curb President-elect Donald Trump's appetite for surrounding himself with sycophantic boobs.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Co-created, written and executive produced by Gillis, Tires follows Will (Steven Gerben), the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Gillis).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
Yes, but: Duckworth says other Trump appointees are unfit and unqualified.
—Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unqualified
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According to the survey, 91 percent of pet owners say their animals' unconditional love is especially comforting during the holiday season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Smith continues, reflecting on the unconditional nature of this bond.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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The head of the ruling People Power Party turned course from Thursday in announcing that the president is unfit to lead the country.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The team used a P.E. locker room at the stadium since the normal visitors locker room has been unfit for use recently due to a sewage issue, according to MCSD public information officer Matt Jenkins.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2024
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.Daniel Thorp-Lancaster, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Get unlimited digital access, along with subscriber-exclusive content, and more.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The utter confusion surrounding these drone sightings shows that the feds can't respond all on their own.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The case was suspended earlier this year because the aging McCarrick was deemed incompetent to stand for trial.Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is saying that women are incompetent and that their presence in the military causes love triangles and drama.Tonya Mosley, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
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Goldschmidt, 37, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time following eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and six with the St. Louis Cardinals.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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This can occur when staff have physical access to facilities or unrestricted access to systems.Murali Thalluri, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beginning Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles, the Steelers are about to embark upon an absolute gantlet.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Early results for the fourth quarter of the year show preliminary data for October at a new record high for credit card debt in the month, in absolute terms.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Unqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unqualified. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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