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 rejection means the Gauchos will be ineligible for this season’s football playoffs for a second straight year. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Like others without legal status, Rizo was ineligible for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and relied on state education assistance programs to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2022. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

The loss was forfeited by the Jayhawks because of a player later deemed ineligible. — Pj Green september 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Titman is currently being held at the Sacramento County Main Jail and is ineligible for bail. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026