Without qualifications and not working properly (9)

I believe the answer is:

downright

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'without qualifications' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'not working properly' is the wordplay.
'not working' becomes 'down' (down can mean broken or not working).
'properly' becomes 'right' (synonyms).
'down'+'right'='DOWNRIGHT'

'and' is the link.

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(Other definitions for downright that I've seen before include "Blatant" , "rank" , "Completely" , "Absolutely!" , "True" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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