qualified

[kwol-uh-fahyd] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd /

ADJECTIVE

able, skillful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished adequate capable certified competent disciplined efficient equipped experienced knowledgeable licensed proficient talented trained

STRONG

catechized examined fit fitted instructed practiced proved quizzed tested tried vet

WEAK

adept all around au fait expert good pro proper up to snuff up to speed veteran wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant impotent inadequate incapable incompetent inefficient inept inexperienced unable unskilled

STRONG

inappropriate incorrect unfit

WEAK

open unlimited unproficient unqualified unrestricted untalented

ADJECTIVE

limited, restricted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined

STRONG

bounded circumscribed confined fixed guarded modified reserved

WEAK

conditional contingent definite equivocal partial provisional

Antonyms

STRONG

free unlimited

WEAK

incapable open unable unproficient unqualified unrestricted unskilled untalented

Example Sentences

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To make sure you’re working with a qualified pro in your area, consult the society’s directory at treesaregood.org.

From The Wall Street Journal

Less than eight months ago, Palace fans were living a dream as their side won the FA Cup and qualified for a first-ever European campaign.

From BBC

On Dec. 23, Vonn announced on Instagram she had qualified for “my 5th and final Olympics!”

From Los Angeles Times

The 16 teams who have qualified for the Champions League knockout phase play-off draw will find out their opponents on Friday.

From BBC

Tiger Global said its Flipkart investments predated the change and, therefore, qualified for the exemption.

From BBC