UNQUALIFIEDLY Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

unqualifiedly

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as in absolutely

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The 28-year-old is another one who looks absolutely certain to start, playing 90 minutes in every one of the three league games so far.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Other highlights include Billie’s (Lucy Freyer) fixation with feeling young, Julian Manjerico’s return as the absolutely unhinged Zack-Carlos and a brilliant penultimate episode about casual use of the C-word (hey, the British do it).

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of absolutely

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Flynn took the witness stand in an oxford gray suit and categorically denied having sex with either of his accusers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Vargas found that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had exceeded his authority by categorically stopping consular officers from issuing visas based on applicants’ nationalities.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of categorically

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While most commenters couldn't help but point out how on-theme the edible creation was, others were downright haunted by the price.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
The Jets’ offense has ranged from mediocre to downright awful during his time with the team.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of downright

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Week-one eliminations seem wholly unfair, but Dancing With the Stars is nothing if not cutthroat as hell.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Collections and designs from the brand are largely inspired by bohemian style and romantic energy, both qualities of which were wholly present in Wood’s dress.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholly

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Advanced transmission technologies can reduce those losses and increase existing network capacity without requiring entirely new lines.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Eliminate battery-recharging hassles entirely with the Eufy SoloCam E42 four-camera bundle.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of entirely

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And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of utterly

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Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant.

— Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of completely

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Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
And a surprising number of people, for good or bad, are totally oblivious to their own motivations.

— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

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