unqualified

adjective

un·​qual·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unqualified (audio)
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1
: not fit : not having requisite qualifications
unqualified job candidates
2
: not modified or restricted by reservations : complete
an unqualified denial
unqualifiedly
ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē How to pronounce unqualified (audio)
adverb

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He is clearly unqualified for the job. It's a judgment that you are unqualified to make. You have my unqualified support.
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Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unqualified was in 1556

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unqualified

adjective
un·​qual·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈkwäl-ə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unqualified (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not fit : not having required qualifications
unqualified for the job
2
: not having any exceptions : absolute
an unqualified denial
unqualifiedly
-ˌfī(-ə)d-lē How to pronounce unqualified (audio)
adverb

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unqualified

adjective
un·​qual·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unqualified (audio)
: not qualified
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