Synonyms of ineligible

ineligible

adjective

as in disqualified

not allowed to do or be something

Previously ineligible patients may now be able to participate in the study.

She was ineligible for the contest.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disqualified
• unfit
• unfitted
• unable
• unprepared
• incompetent
• incapable
• inexperienced
• unqualified
• unskilled
• inefficient
• ineffective
• ineffectual
• inept
• inapt
• unprofessional
• worthless
• green
• useless
• amateurish
• inexpert
• unskillful
• untrained
• unequipped
• callow
• wanting
• raw
• dilettantish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• eligible
• able
• capable
• qualified
• competent
• skilled
• expert
• ready
• skillful
• fit
• prepared
• trained
• ultracompetent
• experienced
• veteran
• adept
• crack
• ace
• practised
• seasoned
• accomplished
• overqualified
• consummate
• practiced
• versatile
• virtuoso
• all-round
• protean
• all-around

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of ineligible

Court documents state that all counts will run concurrently for a possible total of seven years, and Moore will be ineligible for probation or shock probation. —Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024

Adultery can render a spouse ineligible for alimony or influence the amount awarded. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024

The Giants did not receive any compensation when Snell, who was ineligible for a qualifying offer, signed with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. —Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024

Har-Ber actually won three games on the field in 2024, but the Wildcats had to forfeit their 65-50 victory over Class 5A Farmington in a nonconference game Sept. 7 due to use of an ineligible player. —Graham Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2024