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.

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ineligible

The Covered List is a registry of products and companies that are ineligible for use or sale in the United States. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Even if Iowa had raised its income limit, Carter would still have been ineligible. — Natalie Krebs, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Donaldson’s two-way deal allows for up to 50 regular-season games on the active roster, ineligible for the playoffs, on a contract that pays half the standard minimum. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

The long-term unemployed are generally ineligible for unemployment benefits after six months, and perhaps even sooner depending on the state. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026