Entry Word: unqualified

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having no exceptions or restrictions <the new play is an unqualified success> — see absolute 2
2 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> — see incompetent
3 not limited or specialized in application or purpose <an unqualified denial of the charges> — see general 4