hardly qualify

Frequency: 5.44.1 per million words

to almost not meet the minimum requirements to be considered something

qualifyADVERB + qualify

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hardly

Examples (10)

  • A three-week course hardly qualifies as sufficient training.
  • His past experience hardly qualifies him for such a demanding role.
  • That small shed hardly qualifies as a proper shelter.
  • With only an hour of practice, he hardly qualifies as a seasoned musician.
  • Her casual remark hardly qualifies as a formal apology.
  • The limited budget hardly qualifies for a luxurious vacation.
  • His weak attempt hardly qualifies as a serious effort.
  • A single anecdote hardly qualifies as conclusive evidence.
  • This tiny apartment hardly qualifies as spacious living.
  • Such a brief explanation hardly qualifies as comprehensive guidance.