unqualified

CEFRB2

/əˈnkwɑlɪˌfaɪd/

adjective · verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Lacking the training or skills needed for a job.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not elaborated upon; undescribed; unrestricted.

Examples

  • Beth is unqualified for such a responsible post.

  • My first task was to screen out unqualified applicants.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings
  1. Outright; thorough; utter; unhampered.

  2. Not qualified: ineligible; unfit for a position or task.

verb

Extra meaning
  1. simple past and past participle of unqualify

More examples

In context
  • His lack of a high school diploma renders him unqualified for the job.

  • The right to free speech is well established as not being an unqualified right to violent incitement nor to free amplification.

  • an unqualified success

Quick test

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The job candidate was blank for the position because she had no experience.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + qualified.