1
as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
the new play is an unqualified success
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2
as in unfit
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
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an unqualified denial of the charges
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Recent Examples of unqualified
Trump’s knack for picking unqualified managers continues to this day.
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Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
The common results are predictable: unqualified prospects, frustrated sales teams, wasted spend and underwhelming ROI.
—Ron Browning, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Carollo has argued that Jose Regalado is unqualified, pointing to his recent job in the city’s building department, as well as his experience as an underwater photographer.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Totally unqualified Martin, the interim U.S. attorney who sent the letters, has no business being a federal prosecutor.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
The common results are predictable: unqualified prospects, frustrated sales teams, wasted spend and underwhelming ROI.
—Ron Browning, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Carollo has argued that Jose Regalado is unqualified, pointing to his recent job in the city’s building department, as well as his experience as an underwater photographer.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Totally unqualified Martin, the interim U.S. attorney who sent the letters, has no business being a federal prosecutor.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unqualified
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The draft Security Council resolution had also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and others.—
Michelle Nichols,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Todd and Julie Chrisley returned home from prison on Wednesday, May 28, after President Donald Trump issued them full and unconditional pardons.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, out since October and November with serious knee injuries, might be unfit too.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The latest policy makes no such exception, deeming any service member with a current diagnosis, history or symptoms of gender dysphoria unfit for military service.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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The city’s incentive goes beyond what state law allows by letting property owners build a potentially unlimited number of such units.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 June 2025
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The Civil War, which is jeopardizing his presidency, has turned him into an utter killjoy.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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But that meeting’s collapse—and, more broadly, the utter failure of sanctions to prevent North Korea from developing its nuclear potential—may prompt him to support Seoul’s push.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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Trump is somewhat incompetent at being an autocrat right now.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Two common themes emerged: many aren’t sure of who the DA is or what the office does and, those who do know, view the DA as ineffective, unprofessional and, in many cases, incompetent.—
Craig MacLellan,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2025
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The Heat has until June 29 to decide on that team option, with Johnson becoming an unrestricted free agent if Miami chooses to bypass the option.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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After one year with the New York Knicks, veteran journeyman Landry Shamet is once again an unrestricted free agent.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Jewel Loyd — Las Vegas Aces Jewell lives up to her name, stepping through the tunnel looking like an absolute gem in this Jacquemus Canadian tuxedo—a sleek, washed, and polished denim suit.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The United States isn’t a perfect host country, as evidenced during the 2024 Copa America there, but the World Cup will be an absolute success.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
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Here, Rodel shares how to make the unfitted kitchen trend your own, one statement-worthy piece at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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“Unqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unqualified. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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