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ineligible

/ˌɪnˈɛlɪdʒʌbʌl/adjective5 syllables

Ineligible means: not eligible.

Synonyms for ineligible7

adjective, as in not eligible

disqualified, undesirable, unsuitable, unentitled, unqualified

adjective, as in prohibited by official rules

illegal

also used for ineligible

uneligible

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Opposites of ineligible

eligible

What does ineligible mean?2

adjective

1

not eligible“ineligible to vote”

2

prohibited by official rules“an ineligible pass receiver”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Ineligible in a sentence

  • Luxury spending is ineligible for tax deductions.pip
  • Since Tom wasn't born an American citizen, he's ineligible to run for president.DJ_Saidez
  • Tom is ineligible for this award.shekitten

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