ineligible

Definitions

Not qualified or entitled to be chosen for a position, office, or benefit.

Not permitted or allowed by the rules to participate in an activity or competition.

Examples

The candidate was declared ineligible for the position because he lacked the required professional certification.

Due to his previous disciplinary record, the student was ineligible to participate in the varsity sports program.

Synonyms

disqualified unqualified inadmissible barred unfit prohibited restricted

Antonyms

eligible qualified suitable permitted authorized fit entitled