unqualified
Unqualified (adjective) means not having the necessary skills, training, or credentials. Example: “He felt unqualified for the promotion and turned it down.”
How to use unqualified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither lacking the right qualifications, or, in the opposite sense, total and unrestricted.
Note the two very different meanings: "unqualified for the job" (not skilled enough) versus "unqualified success" (a total, complete success).
Word forms
more unqualified comparative, most unqualified superlative
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Etymology
From un- + qualified.
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What does “unqualified” mean?
The word “unqualified” means not having the necessary skills, training, or credentials. In plain terms, either lacking the right qualifications, or, in the opposite sense, total and unrestricted.
How do you use “unqualified” in a sentence?
Here is “unqualified” used in a sentence: “He felt unqualified for the promotion and turned it down.”
What part of speech is “unqualified”?
“Unqualified” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unqualified” have?
“Unqualified” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not having the necessary skills, training, or credentials.