different between unqualified vs outright

English

Etymology

un- +? qualified.

Adjective

unqualified (comparative more unqualified, superlative most unqualified)

1. Not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.

   Synonyms: ineligible, nonqualified

   Antonyms: competent, eligible, qualified

2. Not elaborated upon, or not accompanied by restrictions or qualification; undescribed.

   Synonym: undescribed

   Antonyms: described, qualified

3. Outright; thorough; utter.
   • 1857, Irish Literary Gazette

     Gibson is an unqualified fool, and only fit to mix with beasts of the same calibre; […]

Translations

English

Etymology

From Middle English outright, equivalent to out +? right.

Pronunciation

• (adverb): enPR: out-r?t?, IPA^(key): /a?t??a?t/
• (adjective, verb): enPR: out?r?t, IPA^(key): /?a?t?a?t/

Adverb

outright (not comparable)

1. Wholly, completely and entirely.

2. Openly and without reservation.

3. At once.

4. With no outstanding conditions.

5. (informal) Blatantly; inexcusably.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:completely

Translations

See also

• downright

Adjective

outright (not comparable)

1. Unqualified and unreserved.

2. Total or complete.

3. Having no outstanding conditions.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:total

Translations

Verb

outright (third-person singular simple present outrights, present participle outrighting, simple past and past participle outrighted)

1. (sports) To release a player outright, without conditions.

Translations