unqualified

adjective

un·​qual·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 

1

: not fit : not having requisite qualifications

unqualified job candidates

2

: not modified or restricted by reservations : complete

an unqualified denial

unqualifiedly

ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of unqualified

• unconditional
• utter
• absolute
• sheer
• complete
• pure
• outright
• total
• simple
• definite

Examples of unqualified in a Sentence

He is clearly unqualified for the job.

It's a judgment that you are unqualified to make.

You have my unqualified support.

Recent Examples on the Web

The article argues that many leaders are 'unqualified' not from lack of credentials, but from an unwillingness to process information that challenges their views. — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Hines, 66, appealed unsuccessfully to the governor and the courts, saying that the doctor who oversaw the May execution was unqualified and likely to botch his execution as well. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Regardless, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Hines had not proven the doctor was unqualified and suggested the problems were an isolated mishap. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Hines has asked the governor and the courts to intervene, arguing that the doctor involved in the May procedure was unqualified and could cause the same problems during his execution. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unqualified

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide

Kids Definition

unqualified

adjective

un·​qual·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd 

ˈən-

1

: not fit : not having required qualifications

unqualified for the job

2

: not having any exceptions : absolute

an unqualified denial

unqualifiedly

-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē 

adverb

Legal Definition

unqualified

adjective

un·​qual·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 

: not qualified