unqualified
UK: ʌnˈkwɒlɪfaɪd | US: ʌnˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd
adj. not officially recognized or certified for a particular role or task
adj. complete or absolute (often used negatively, e.g., "unqualified success")
adj. lacking the necessary skills or knowledge
unqualified = un<not> + qualify<meet standards> + ed<adjective suffix>
- un- (prefix): From Old English "un-," meaning "not." A common negating prefix in English.
- qualify (root): From Latin "qualificare" ("qualis" <of what kind> + "facere" <to make>), meaning "to meet standards" or "to attribute a quality."
- -ed (suffix): Forms past participles or adjectives, indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin "qualificare," combining "qualis" (quality) and "facere" (to make). The prefix "un-" negates the root, creating a sense of lacking certification or completeness. Over time, "unqualified" evolved to describe both literal lack of credentials ("an unqualified doctor") and metaphorical absoluteness ("unqualified praise").
She was unqualified for the job due to her lack of experience.
His unqualified enthusiasm won over the skeptical audience.
The report was an unqualified disaster, with no redeeming features.
They rejected his application because he was unqualified.
Her unqualified support surprised everyone.