be unqualified

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

to lack the necessary qualifications or skills

unqualifiedVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • He is totally unqualified for the job.
  • Many felt she was unqualified for such a demanding role.
  • Despite his enthusiasm, he was clearly unqualified for the delicate task.
  • They argued that the candidate would be unqualified without further training.
  • I regret to say that your application is unqualified for this position.
  • To be unqualified in a competitive field can be a significant setback.
  • She might be unqualified on paper, but her experience speaks for itself.
  • The committee worried that the new appointee would be unqualified.
  • He has been deemed unqualified to hold public office.
  • If you are unqualified for the advanced course, consider the introductory one.