unqualified and disqualified.

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What is the difference between "unqualified" and "disqualified"? When to use them?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

sft M What is the difference between "unqualified" and "disqualified"?

How do we use them?

Sft M · Answer

We use them in sentences.

Teechr · Answer

"Unqualified" has two meanings (both common). Have a look here:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/unqualified

For "disqualified", have a look here:
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english-thesaurus/disqualified?searchDictCode=english

CalifJim · Answer

sft M What is the difference between "unqualified" and "disqualified"? When to use them?

'unqualified' is an adjective.
'disqualified' is the past participle of the verb 'disqualified'.

If you are unqualified (= not qualified) for the job (you can't do the job), your prospective employee will disqualify you. You will be disqualified.

If you are a man and you try to enter a race for women only, you will be disqualified for being a man.

CJ

Sft M · Answer

Perfect examples! Thanks!

Anonymous · Answer

Unqualified means you are NOT qualified to do/enter something, like a competition, or job.
-If you are unqualified for a competition, you cannot enter the competition/job at all.

Disqualified means you are NO LONGER qualified to do/enter something, like a competition or job.
-If you are disqualified in a competition/job, it means you have violated the rule and MAY NOT continue.

unqualified and disqualified.

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