qualified

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of QUALIFIED

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance <the candidate has demonstrated that he is amply qualified for the position>

Synonyms able, capable, equal, fit, good, qualified, suitable

Related Words accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran; overqualified; prepared, schooled, trained; apt, ready, willing; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Near Antonyms inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful; unprepared, unschooled, untrained; beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried

Antonyms incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified

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