Meaning of unqualified in English

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 »

   Synonyms

   • ineligible
2. 2. lacking specific legal qualifications

   Examples

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

   Synonyms

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

   Examples

   • « an incapable helper »

   Synonyms

   • incompetent

4. Qualitative Adjective

   unqualified

   Definitions

   1. not limited or restricted

   Examples

   • « an unqualified denial »

   Synonyms

   • categoric
   • categorical
   • flat
   • unconditional
   • clean
   • clear
   • cool
   • outright
   • straight-out
   • unlimited

   Antonyms

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

   Synonyms

   • quack(a)

   Antonyms

   • qualified

See also

• incompetent
• ineligible