qualified

qual·i·fied

adjective \ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd\

Definition of QUALIFIED

1

a : fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent

b : having complied with the specific requirements or precedent conditions (as for an office or employment) : eligible

2

: limited or modified in some way <qualified approval>

— qual·i·fied·ly \-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē\ adverb

Examples of QUALIFIED

1. She is highly qualified for the job.
2. I'm not qualified to give you advice about what you should do.
3. She gave a qualified yes to the question.
4. The plan was given qualified approval.

First Known Use of QUALIFIED

1558

Related to QUALIFIED

Synonyms

able, capable, equal, fit, good, competent, suitable

Antonyms

incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified

Related Words

accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran; overqualified; prepared, schooled, trained; apt, ready, willing; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Near Antonyms

inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful; unprepared, unschooled, untrained; beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried

Rhymes with QUALIFIED

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