unqualified
adjective
un·qual·i·fied ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd 
1
: not fit : not having requisite qualifications
2
: not modified or restricted by reservations : complete
an unqualified denial
unqualifiedly
ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- absolute
- all-out
- arrant
- blank
- blooming [chiefly British]
- bodacious [Southern & Midland]
- categorical
- categoric
- clean
- complete
- consummate
- crashing
- damn
- damned
- dead
- deadly
- definite
- downright
- dreadful
- fair
- flat
- flat-out
- out-and-out
- outright
- perfect
- plumb
- profound
- pure
- rank
- regular
- sheer
- simple
- stark
- stone
- straight-out
- thorough
- thoroughgoing
- total
- unadulterated
- unalloyed
- unconditional
- unmitigated
- utter
- very
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
He is clearly unqualified for the job. It's a judgment that you are unqualified to make. You have my unqualified support.
Recent Examples on the Web Prosecutors had claimed that in exchange for about $200,000 bribes, Vavic misled USC admissions officials into believing that unqualified high school students belonged on his championship water polo team. 
Reuters, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 Hundreds of applications are received, most of which are unqualified per the requirements input in the system. Kara Dennison, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Cain hopes that the state allows driving schools to take away the option for unqualified students to waive the road test. Christian Robles, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2021 And to make matters worse, Jenner is particularly unqualified, and running on the backs of former Trump staffers and conservatives. refinery29.com, 24 Apr. 2021 The response from the left, appropriately, has been horror, solidarity, and unqualified condemnation of the attack. Aaron R. Hanlon, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 Instead of relying on random advice from unqualified people, take charge of your own financial future. Tom Cooney & Crystal Faulkner, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022 Like most of yesteryear’s movie stars, Pitt came of age when an over/under $13 million opening for 12 Monkeys, Legends of the Fall or Se7en was an unqualified win. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Jean-Marc Peillex, mayor of Saint-Gervias-les-Bains, a town on the French side, says too many unqualified climbers are gambling with their lives on the mountain, where recent hot weather has made conditions more treacherous. CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
Reuters, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 Hundreds of applications are received, most of which are unqualified per the requirements input in the system. Kara Dennison, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Cain hopes that the state allows driving schools to take away the option for unqualified students to waive the road test. Christian Robles, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2021 And to make matters worse, Jenner is particularly unqualified, and running on the backs of former Trump staffers and conservatives. refinery29.com, 24 Apr. 2021 The response from the left, appropriately, has been horror, solidarity, and unqualified condemnation of the attack. Aaron R. Hanlon, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 Instead of relying on random advice from unqualified people, take charge of your own financial future. Tom Cooney & Crystal Faulkner, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022 Like most of yesteryear’s movie stars, Pitt came of age when an over/under $13 million opening for 12 Monkeys, Legends of the Fall or Se7en was an unqualified win. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Jean-Marc Peillex, mayor of Saint-Gervias-les-Bains, a town on the French side, says too many unqualified climbers are gambling with their lives on the mountain, where recent hot weather has made conditions more treacherous. CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Legal Definition
unqualified
adjective
un·qual·i·fied ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd
: not qualified
unqualified
adjective
1
as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions the new play is an unqualified success Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unconditional
- utter
- absolute
- sheer
- pure
- outright
- complete
- total
- simple
- unmitigated
- damned
- definite
- very
- damn
- downright
- perfect
- unadulterated
- categorical
- thoroughgoing
- real
- unalloyed
- profound
- blank
- endless
- thorough
- out-and-out
- deadly
- plumb
- flat-out
- huge
- arrant
- dreadful
- rank
- regular
- genuine
- consummate
- straight-out
- clean
- bodacious
- categoric
- fair
- stone
- crashing
- stark
- constant
- dead
- horrible
- hopeless
- perpetual
- blooming
- flat
- unrestricted
- terrible
- eternal
- all-out
- authentic
- extreme
- veritable
- supreme
- undying
- unremitting
- extraordinary
- superlative
- habitual
- inveterate
- classic
- confirmed
- terrific
- main
- surpassing
- frightful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- qualified
- uncertain
- doubtful
- questionable
- dubious
- restricted
- equivocal
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- unfit
- incompetent
- unfitted
- inexperienced
- unskilled
- incapable
- ineligible
- unable
- unprepared
- inept
- inexpert
- inapt
- useless
- inefficient
- unskillful
- worthless
- unprofessional
- ineffective
- untrained
- ineffectual
- amateurish
- disqualified
- callow
- unequipped
- dilettantish
- green
- raw
- wanting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- qualified
- competent
- able
- capable
- skilled
- expert
- skillful
- ready
- prepared
- trained
- fit
- experienced
- ultracompetent
- overqualified
- adept
- seasoned
- veteran
- ace
- accomplished
- virtuoso
- consummate
- crack
- practised
- versatile
- practiced
- protean
- all-round
- all-around
3
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose an unqualified denial of the charges Synonyms & Similar Words
- unlimited
- unrestricted
- general
- unspecialized
- catholic
- all-round
- unspecified
- all-purpose
- general-purpose
- all-around
- vague
- wide
- nonspecific
- multipurpose
- broad
- mixed-use
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- technical
- limited
- specialized
- qualified
- restricted
- confined
- finite
- definite
- bounded
- selective
- circumscribed
- dedicated
- determinate
- demarcated