What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unqualify
Example
The new policy will unqualify many candidates who would have been eligible before. [unqualify: verb]
Example
His lack of experience unqualified him for the job. [unqualified: adjective]
disqualify
Example
The athlete was disqualified from the race for using performance-enhancing drugs. [disqualified: verb]
Example
Her criminal record disqualified her from being considered for the job. [disqualify: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disqualify is more commonly used than unqualify in everyday language, especially in legal or official contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unqualify and disqualify?
Both unqualify and disqualify can be used in formal or informal contexts, but disqualify is more commonly used in formal settings due to its legal or official connotations.
