underqualified

qual·i·fied

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwol-uh-fahyd]
- /ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwol-uh-fahyd]
- /ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd/

Definitions of underqualified word

adjective underqualified having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like. 1
adjective underqualified having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., required by law or custom for getting, having, or exercising a right, holding an office, or the like. 1
adjective underqualified modified, limited, or restricted in some way: a qualified endorsement. 1
adjective underqualified not having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc., necessary to perform a particular job or task 0

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Origin of underqualified

First appearance:

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60; qualify + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Underqualified

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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underqualified popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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