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

However, no changes have been made to the law that prevents women from inheriting the throne, meaning that Emperor Naruhito’s only child, Princess Aiko, is still ineligible to succeed her father on the throne. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

The show’s only performance nominee this year ended up being Connor Storrie, a nomination that can easily be chalked up to his notoriety for Heated Rivalry and to make up for Heated Rivalry being ineligible overall. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Because of their arrival after WWI, their descendants will forever be ineligible for these scholarships. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

The administration sent letters to election officials threatening to prosecute them if noncitizens who are ineligible to vote cast ballots. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026