Synonyms for

Ineligible

Verb / ˌɪˈnelɪdʒʌbʌl / Another word for ineligible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not eligible; not qualified or suitable

Synonyms & similar words

eligible unqualified unsuitable disqualified ineligible barred excluded unpermitted prohibited forbidden banned taboo outlawed illegal restricted proscribed

Synonyms by register

Formal

disqualified unqualified unentitled

Informal

not allowed out can't play not good enough

Literary

unworthy unfit

Antonyms

eligible qualified suitable competent capable fit proper

Common collocations

  • ineligible to compete
  • ineligible for consideration
  • ineligible to vote
  • ineligible applicant
  • ineligible player
  • ineligible for the program
  • deemed ineligible

Word family

noun ineligibility
adjective ineligible

Usage note

This word is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or official regulations, to describe someone or something that does not meet the required criteria. It is the direct opposite of 'eligible'.

Example sentences

  1. He was ineligible to enter the contest because he did not meet the age requirement.
  2. The athlete was declared ineligible to play due to an injury.
  3. The candidate was found ineligible for the job because of his criminal record.
  4. The student was ineligible for the scholarship because of his low grades.
  5. The company was ineligible for the grant because it did not meet the criteria.

Quotes

  • The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests. - Patrick Henry
  • The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. - James Buchanan
  • The price of greatness is responsibility. - Winston Churchill

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