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poor qualifications

[/pʊr ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
qualificações deficientes
1. Inadequate skills, education, or credentials that do not meet the requirements for a particular job or position
His poor qualifications prevented him from getting the job.
Suas qualificações deficientes o impediram de conseguir o emprego.
2. Insufficient or substandard professional certifications or academic achievements
The company rejected her application due to poor qualifications.
A empresa rejeitou sua candidatura devido às qualificações insuficientes.
Synonyms
inadequate qualificationsinsufficient qualificationsweak qualificationslacking credentialsunqualified
Antonyms
excellent qualificationsstrong qualificationsoutstanding credentialswell-qualifiedhighly qualified

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
qualificações deficientes
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
qualificações pobres
Direct translation, also used
Portugal
qualificações insuficientes
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

not cut out for the job
lacking the necessary skills
fall short of requirements
below par
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