underqualified

[US]/[ˈʌndəkwɒlɪfaɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈʌndərkwɑːlɪfaɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not having the necessary qualifications or experience for a particular job or activity.; Lacking the skills or experience required.
n.A person who does not have the necessary qualifications or experience for a particular job or activity.

Phrases & Collocations

underqualified for the job

being underqualified

clearly underqualified

considered underqualified

severely underqualified

underqualified applicants

too underqualified

finding underqualified

initially underqualified

seemingly underqualified

Example Sentences

he felt underqualified for the senior management position.

many applicants were underqualified for the demanding role.

the intern realized she was significantly underqualified.

despite his enthusiasm, he was underqualified to lead the project.

she worried she was underqualified to handle the increased workload.

the board questioned if he was underqualified for the ceo role.

they considered him underqualified and passed him over for promotion.

the candidate admitted he was underqualified for the specialized task.

even with experience, she felt underqualified to apply.

he was deemed underqualified and rejected from the program.

the team leader noticed several members were underqualified.

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