ineligible

adjective
/ɪnˈɛl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Meaning

Not qualified or permitted to do something or to receive something.
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

Example Sentences

He was ineligible to apply for the scholarship because of his age.

Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.

Example Expressions

ineligible candidate

Synonyms

unqualified, disqualified, unsuitable, barred, unfit
Entry 1
unqualified, disqualified, unsuitable, barred
Entry 2
unqualified, disqualified, unsuitable, unfit

Antonyms

eligible, qualified, suitable, fit
Entry 1
eligible, qualified, suitable
Entry 2
eligible, qualified, suitable, fit

Collocations

ineligible to vote, ineligible for benefits, ineligible candidate, ineligible applicants, deemed ineligible
Entry 1
ineligible to vote, ineligible for benefits, ineligible candidate, ineligible applicants
Entry 2
ineligible for benefits, deemed ineligible, ineligible candidate

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