ineligible

adjective

Definition of ineligiblenext
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.

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Recent Examples of ineligible When one school can gain from a court ruling by playing an ineligible player for another season, that school gets to play by a different and favorable set of rules. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The person did not elaborate on the reasons for declaring the two men ineligible. — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Koepka was allowed to play in PGA Tour events immediately, but was ineligible for signature events, made a $5 million donation to charity and is restricted from equity in the PGA Tour for a period of time. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The precedent has been that players who signed NBA contracts are ineligible to play in the NCAA. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ineligible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ineligible
  1. disqualified
  2. unfit
  3. unfitted
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  • The disqualified angler, whose identity has not been made public, was reportedly in first place and looking at $100,000 in prize money.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Patterson initially was charged with one count of election fraud — voting by disqualified person, which is a Class I felony and punishable by not more than $10,000, or imprisoned up to 3½ years, or both.
    — Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Definition of disqualified
Adjective
  • The complaint also alleges Wendy's failed to warn customers of the alleged danger and served food that was unfit for human consumption.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His reelection campaign has been rocked by the allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and her senator dad, who says Miller is unfit to serve in Congress.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfit
Adjective
  • Here, Rodel shares how to make the unfitted kitchen trend your own, one statement-worthy piece at a time.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
  • Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Definition of unfitted

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“Ineligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineligible. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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