unqualifying
Failing to satisfy requirements
Unqualifying describes something that removes or diminishes qualification—the opposite of qualifying.
A performance might be unqualifying if it fails to meet standards: Her unqualifying time in the heats ended her Olympic hopes.
The word also applies to statements or actions that don't hedge or limit: an unqualifying endorsement holds nothing back.
Below acceptable quality
- deficientHaving too little
- lackingBeing without something
- inferiorOf lower rank
- unsatisfactoryNot good enough
substandard · unfit · mediocre · unacceptable · insufficient · wanting · underprepared · underperforming
Act of removing entirely
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- barringExcluding from consideration
- removalAct of taking away
ineligibility · invalidation · dropout · washout · cutoff · knockout · strikeout · failing
Breaking of rules
- breachBreaking of agreement
- infringementViolation of rights
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
- failureLack of success
disregard · deviation · irregularity · technicality · rule-breaking · foul · penalty · infraction
subpar
Below acceptable quality
unsatisfactory · substandard · unfit · mediocre · unacceptable · insufficient · wanting · underprepared · underperforming · unready
elimination
Act of removing entirely
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- barringExcluding from consideration
removal · ineligibility · invalidation · dropout · washout · cutoff · knockout · strikeout · failing · bumping
violation
Breaking of rules
- breachBreaking of agreement
- infringementViolation of rights
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
failure · disregard · deviation · irregularity · technicality · rule-breaking · foul · penalty · infraction · default
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Meeting required criteria
certifying · credentialing · accrediting · approving · licensing
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Meeting required criteria
limiting · conditioning · hedging · moderating · tempering
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