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
Not someone whose top priority is political vendettas, who believes in deep-state conspiracy thinking, not someone who is as unqualified as Kash Patel.
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NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
This year’s unqualified disaster will almost certainly end up as the Jets’ 56th consecutive season without a Super Bowl appearance.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In the first season, Will (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).
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
This year’s unqualified disaster will almost certainly end up as the Jets’ 56th consecutive season without a Super Bowl appearance.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In the first season, Will (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).
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
These are strange, unqualified people whose already worrisome scandals seem to have their own sub-scandals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unqualified
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Hunter Biden The Justice Department special counsel, whose six-year case into Hunter Biden was short-circuited by the unconditional pardon President Joe Biden granted to his son, criticized the outgoing president in his final report released Monday.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Special counsel David Weiss released a final report Monday on the investigation into Hunter Biden after the case ended when President Biden issued an unconditional pardon for his son last month.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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There are another 10 or so, such as Lil Joe, who are unfit for release after difficult histories.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2025
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Lee Monroe Straight-leg Jeans $43 $28 at Amazon Denim is notoriously unfit for traveling in, but reviewers say these Lee jeans are an exception.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Additional perks include unlimited access to the Aurea Spa Thermal Suite, 24-hour butler service, concierge services, and VIP entry and exit at all ports of call.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The first wave of generative AI tools has felt like utter magic.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The proof lies in your utter disregard for the law.—
Cody Copeland and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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And the protections shouldn't be such that someone who's incompetent is allowed to stay in a job.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The agency found Cardwell was grossly incompetent, but investigators declined to pursue criminal charges.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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Stay Or Go? Green Bay’s class of unrestricted free agents is led by center Josh Myers and kicker Brandon McManus.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Savard carries a $3.5 million cap hit and is an unrestricted free agent after this season.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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At home, Wolf has been at his absolute best with an 11-2-1 record, a .936 save percentage and a 1.98 goals-against average.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Though presidential pardoning powers are absolute, such a preemptive move would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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But Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said no such request was made.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Unqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unqualified. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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