unqualified — Not having the necessary skills, knowledge, or credentials for a particular role or task. Can also mean complete or absolute when used as an intensifier.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not having the necessary skills, knowledge, or credentials for a particular role or task. Can also mean complete or absolute when used as an intensifier.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkwɑːləˌfaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The chef was completely unqualified - he couldn't even boil water without burning it!
- She gave her unqualified approval to the wedding cake that looked like a leaning tower.
- Many unqualified applicants applied for the rocket scientist position.
unqualified
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈkwɑːləˌfaɪd/]
Not having the necessary skills, knowledge, or credentials for a particular role or task. Can also mean complete or absolute when used as an intensifier.
Not having the necessary skills, knowledge, or credentials for a particular role or task. Can also mean complete or absolute when used as an intensifier.
Unqualified and terrified, facing someone dignified!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'qualificare' meaning 'to make of a certain quality,' combined with the negative prefix 'un-' to indicate the absence of necessary qualities or credentials.
Breakdown
un- (not/without) + qualified (having the necessary skills or credentials) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The chef was completely unqualified - he couldn't even boil water without burning it!”
“She gave her unqualified approval to the wedding cake that looked like a leaning tower.”
“Many unqualified applicants applied for the rocket scientist position.”
“The movie was an unqualified disaster at the box office.”
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