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ineligible

[in-el-i-juh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
not qualified
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unavailable unfit unqualified unsuitable
WEAK
disqualified inappropriate incompetent objectionable ruled out unacceptable undesirable unequipped
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate qualified ready suitable
WEAK
acceptable eligible equipped

Example Sentences

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Jon Rahm is confident he will be in Europe's team to face the United States in next year's Ryder Cup despite currently being ineligible to play.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

There are further legal questions regarding whether the states could even comply with the DOJ’s proposed 45-day deadline for removing declared ineligible voters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A Plaid Cymru spokesperson said thousands of struggling households will be ineligible "due to the narrow nature of this support" and called on the UK government to outline a broader package of help.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Patriots got a second chance to avenge their earlier loss to Marquez via penalty kicks when semifinalists Marquez and South East were removed from the playoffs for using an ineligible player.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

It was one thing for Gary Edwards to be ineligible.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger