be unqualified
[/biː ˌʌnˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/]
verb phrase
ser desqualificado; não ser qualificado; carecer de qualificações
1. To lack the necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, or experience required for a particular job or task
He is unqualified to teach advanced mathematics.
Ele não é qualificado para ensinar matemática avançada.
2. To be completely or utterly lacking in a specific quality or ability
She felt unqualified to make such an important decision.
Ela se sentiu desqualificada para tomar uma decisão tão importante.
3. To lack official certification or formal training
The applicant was unqualified because he didn't have the required diploma.
O candidato era desqualificado porque não possuía o diploma exigido.
In Brazilian professional culture, being 'unqualified' (desqualificado) carries significant weight in hiring decisions and academic advancement. The emphasis on formal qualifications and credentials is strong, particularly in corporate and public sector environments. In the USA, while credentials matter, there is slightly more flexibility in demonstrating competence through experience and self-taught expertise.
NYC Slang
ain't got the chops; not cutting it; out of your league
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