not qualified; not fit; lacking requisite qualifications
unqualified for the job
2.
not modified, limited, or restricted in any way; without reservations
unqualified praise
3.
absolute; complete; out-and-out
an unqualified liar
Derived forms
unqualifiable
adjective
unqualifiedly
adverb
unqualifiedness
noun
Word origin
[1550–60; un-1 + qualified]
Examples of 'unqualified' in a sentence
unqualified
It has been an unqualified success.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The scheme was not an unqualified success, with persistent abuse and mockery from drivers and onlookers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For both teams, the challenge is an unqualified disaster - just the way we like it.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In practical terms it is clearer by the day that she is unqualified for the job.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One of the few businessmen in politics to be an unqualified success.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He was neither unqualified success nor abject failure.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the career change has been an unqualified success.
The Sun (2012)
As the crisis neared its climax his support was total and unqualified.
Richard Ingrams The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett (2005)
The jobs pay too little and there are too many unqualified staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is difficult to remember another instance when an unqualified disaster has been followed by such a glorious success.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These films are not unqualified successes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It seems to me the survey was an unqualified success, and suggests an engaged workforce.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Good intentions; but not an unqualified success.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
On some hospital wards, they are also left to learn such care from unqualified staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His last unqualified success was Oliver!
Shawn Levy READY, STEADY, GO!: Swinging London and the Invention of Cool (2002)
Big Bang was an unqualified success.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And I would call it an unqualified success.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I think they were all replaced in the mid-1990s by unqualified sales staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
What a relief, therefore, to be able to report at last on an unqualified success.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
So, all in all, an unqualified success.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
As businesses, they probably benefited, but none enjoyed unqualified subsequent success.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Overall, the kitchen garden has been an unqualified success and we're now preparing for next season.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
INDIAN investigators have discovered that fake commercial pilots' licences are being offered to unqualified trainees seeking jobs with international airlines.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
unqualified
British English: unqualified ADJECTIVE
If you are unqualified, you do not have any qualifications, or you do not have the right qualifications for a particular job.