Qualifiedness refers to the state of being qualified or having the necessary skills and experience for a particular position, role or task. The antonyms or opposites of qualifiedness are unqualified, inadequate, incompetent or unskilled. An unqualified person lacks the necessary education, training or expertise to perform a certain task or job, while an inadequate or incompetent person is not able to meet the necessary standards or expectations for a particular position. The term unskilled implies a lack of proficiency or mastery in a certain field or area. Therefore, it is important to have qualified individuals who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their job effectively.