un·der·qual·i·fied
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Definition of underqualified
: lacking sufficient qualifications (such as adequate education and experience) for a particular job, assignment, etc.
an underqualified candidate … if entrants are greatly underqualified academically, new curricula will be required.— Julian C. Stanley
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“Underqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underqualified. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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