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UNDERQUALIFIED Antonyms

There are 13 antonyms of the word underqualified. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For UNDERQUALIFIED

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overqualified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Having too many qualifications to be deemed appropriate for a (usually unskilled) job.

adequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• sufficient for the purpose

• about average; acceptable

capable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

adjective satellite

• possibly accepting or permitting

• having the requisite qualities for

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

competent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

• legally qualified or sufficient

adjective satellite

• adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

experienced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

knowledgeable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

• alert and fully informed

• thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

prepared
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

adjective satellite

• having made preparations

• equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources

proficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

qualified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

• limited or restricted; not absolute

adjective satellite

• holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• contingent on something else

skilled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing or requiring special skill

sufficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

suitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

• worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

well-qualified
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• more than adequately qualified

Alternatives for ADEQUATE

Alternatives for CAPABLE

Alternatives for COMPETENT

Alternatives for EXPERIENCED

Alternatives for KNOWLEDGEABLE

Alternatives for PREPARED

Alternatives for PROFICIENT

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