unqualified (ʌnˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd
)
Definitions
adjective
- lacking the necessary qualifications
- not restricted or modified ⇒
an unqualified criticism
- (usually prenominal) (intensifier) ⇒
an unqualified success
Alternative Forms
unˈqualiˌfiable adjective unˈqualiˌfiedly adverb unˈqualiˌfiedness nounSynonyms
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unconditional,
complete,
total,
absolute,
utter,
outright,
thorough,
downright,
consummate,
unrestricted,
out-and-out,
categorical,
unmitigated,
unreserved,
thoroughgoing,
without reservation,
arrant,
deep-dyed,
Usage examples
One thing, though, had shone quite clearly through the vagueness -- this was a man singularly unqualified to judge of literary merit.
, CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)Held in Chennai from December 4 to 14, it was an unqualified success.
India Today (2002)Ultimately, it is the consumer who pays for the so-called cheaper services of unqualified persons.
Globe and Mail (2003)The growth of unregulated "claims farmers" has led to high-pressure sales tactics by unqualified staff, the report said.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)She felt torn in two between ideas that shouldn't be in conflict, between people whom she certainly was unqualified to judge.
, Polmena Cove (1994)