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UNDERQUALIFIED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word underqualified. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word underqualified. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNDERQUALIFIED

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inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

incapable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for

adjective satellite

• not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')

• not meeting requirements

incompetent
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• not qualified or suited for a purpose

noun

• someone who is not competent to take effective action

adjective satellite

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

• not doing a good job

• not meeting requirements

inexperienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking practical experience or training

insufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

lacking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inadequate in amount or degree

• nonexistent

mediocre
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• moderate to inferior in quality

• lacking exceptional quality or ability

• poor to middling in quality

unfit
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• below the required standards for a purpose

• not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition

adjective satellite

• physically unsound or diseased

verb

• make unfit or unsuitable

unfitting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

unqualified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not limited or restricted

• not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training

• legally not qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• having no right or entitlement

Alternatives for INADEQUATE

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