Meaning of unqualified in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unqualified

    Definitions

    1. having no right or entitlement

    Examples

    • « a distinction to which he was unentitled »

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  2. 2. lacking specific legal qualifications

    Examples

    • « a wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband »

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  3. 3. lacking the necessary skill or knowledge etc.

    Examples

    • « an incapable helper »

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  4. Qualitative Adjective

    unqualified

    Definitions

    1. not limited or restricted

    Examples

    • « an unqualified denial »

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  5. 2. not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training

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Famous quotes

  • « Well, I'm not a member of the permanent political establishment, and I've learned quickly these last few days that if you're not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. »
    Sarah Palin
  • « America is an idea. And it's the solemn responsibility of each 'temporary' president to protect and nurture that noblest of all ideas - with integrity. This man, Mitt Romney, has shown - not through his experience, but through his actions and words - that he is unqualified to carry out that responsibility. »
    Jennifer Granholm
  • « Unless a reviewer has the courage to give you unqualified praise, I say ignore the bastard. »
    John Steinbeck

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