1
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
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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On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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If the meaning of life is to experience true and unconditional love, then that love has to start with us.—
Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Contributor,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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These individuals—who meet all military requirements, are deployed worldwide, and serve with distinction—are now labeled unfit based on a characteristic that has nothing to do with their abilities or performance.—
Carlos Del Toro,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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When the Gulf War broke out in 1990, many staffers resisted covering it at all, deeming it a jingoistic exercise unfit for media participation.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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The membership gives you unlimited access to thousands of streaming audiobooks, original audio productions, and exclusive podcasts.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Get unlimited access to journalism that fuels your curiosity, passion and ambition.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Juxtaposed with the shots of the children cheerfully collecting these portraits are the scenes of the utter devastation wrought by the war between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Palestinians.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The easy, breezy spring dresses this season exude utter femininity while empowering the wearer to walk with confidence and comfort — what more can women want for their wardrobe?—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 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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Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Well, the team still has several unrestricted free agents available on the open market.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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An absolute work of art, this extraordinary accessory with a unique silhouette sports a curved handle and wide canopy, with delicate ruffles along the edges.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
20 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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