ineligible
adjective/ɪnˈɛlɪdʒɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #9,645 most common English word
Meaning
Not satisfying the conditions or requirements; not qualified.
Example sentence
He was declared ineligible to compete in the tournament because he had missed too many qualifying rounds.
Synonyms & related words
- unqualified
- disqualified
- excluded
- unfit
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