Unqualified

Adjective

Definition: Not modified or restricted by reservations; complete or total.

Definition: Not meeting the necessary qualifications or requirements.

Synonyms: Absolute, Complete, Total, Unrestricted

Antonyms: Qualified, Competent, Skilled, Restricted

Examples:

The coach's unqualified support for his team led to their victory.
She was deemed unqualified for the project due to her lack of experience.

Mnemonics:

Think of "Lacking qualifications."

Etymology:

Origin:

"Un-" meaning "not" and "qualified" from Latin "qualificare" meaning "to modify or limit."

Historical Usage:

The word has been used since Middle English and maintains a similar meaning throughout history.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Unqualified success"

Explanation:

A resounding success without any reservations or limitations.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing the meanings of "unqualified" as "absolute" and "not meeting requirements."

Explanation:

"Unqualified" can have two distinct meanings, one relating to lack of restrictions or reservations, and the other relating to not meeting necessary qualifications or requirements.