Synonyms for

Disqualified

Verb / dɪˈskwɑ:lʌˌfaɪd / Another word for disqualified — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To declare someone not eligible to participate in an event or competition because they have not followed the rules.

Synonyms & similar words

qualify disqualify unfit indispose barred banned prohibited excluded eliminated forbidden disallowed inadmissible unqualified invalid ineligible vetoed refused blacklisted

Synonyms by register

Formal

ineligible disbarred unqualified invalidated

Informal

out banned kicked out ruled out

Literary

unfit deemed unworthy

Antonyms

qualified eligible permitted allowed approved certified authorized

Common collocations

  • disqualified from the race
  • disqualified from competing
  • disqualified for cheating
  • disqualified by the judges
  • disqualified from the competition
  • disqualified from the tournament
  • disqualified from the election

Word family

noun disqualification
verb disqualify
adjective disqualified
adverb disqualifyingly

Usage note

Often used in sports or legal contexts to indicate that someone or something is no longer allowed to participate or be considered due to breaking rules or not meeting requirements.

Example sentences

  1. The athlete was disqualified for using performance-enhancing drugs.
  2. The student was disqualified from the spelling bee for cheating.
  3. The team was disqualified from the tournament for not following the rules.
  4. The company was disqualified from the bidding process for not meeting the requirements.
  5. The candidate was disqualified from the election for not being a citizen.

Quotes

  • I'd rather be disqualified for being who I am than be accepted for who I'm not.
  • You have to train your mind to be stronger than your feelings or else you'll lose yourself every time. That's the reason why I never disqualified myself from any challenge.
  • We can't be disqualified for who we are.

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