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

Shame whispers that being unfinished means being unqualified. — Laide Alexander, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The trucking industry has applauded the administration’s effort to get unqualified drivers off the road and close down sham CDL schools, and companies praised this new effort to get more veterans behind the wheel. — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

The disparity is framed as part of TSE’s public prioritization of elevating women into leadership roles, and the lawsuit argues Swinehart’s female replacement was unqualified to take over his role due to her lack of experience working in soccer. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 18 July 2026

While giving a Spanish-language presentation of an award, Hernández was unexpectedly joined by Ferrell, who volunteered to serve as his decidedly unqualified translator. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 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