ineligible

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
US: /ˌɪnˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/

  1. Not allowed to do or have something, according to the rules.

    1. He is ineligible to play because of a prior injury.
    2. Those with a criminal record are often ineligible for certain jobs.

  2. Not qualified or suitable for something.

    1. Because he's too young, he's ineligible.
    2. The team was declared ineligible to compete in the finals due to a violation.

Synonyms

unqualified unfit incompetent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ineligible" in English means: Not allowed to do or have something, according to the rules., Not qualified or suitable for something..

The phonetic transcription of "ineligible" is /ɪnˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ in British English and /ˌɪnˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ineligible": unqualified, unfit, incompetent.

Example usage of "ineligible": "He is ineligible to play because of a prior injury.". More examples on the page.