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

Swimsuits without hygienic liners are ineligible for returns or exchanges. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2026

With today’s ruling, Masterson remains ineligible for parole until 2042. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Before, princesses who did so lost their royal status, meaning their children are ineligible for the line of succession; the most recent being Mako, one of Naruhito’s nieces. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

This included four false starts, three holds, two defensive pass interferences and an ineligible receiver downfield. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026