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单词 ineligible
释义

ineligible

adjective

in·​el·​i·​gi·​ble (ˌ)i-ˈne-lə-jə-bəl How to pronounce ineligible (audio)
: not eligible: such as
a
: not qualified for an office or position
b
: not permitted under football rules to catch a forward pass
an ineligible receiver
ineligibility
(ˌ)i-ˌne-lə-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce ineligible (audio)
noun
ineligible noun

Example Sentences

Previously ineligible patients may now be able to participate in the study. They are ineligible for a loan.
Recent Examples on the Web Pinson Valley forfeited its game against Florence after self-reporting a rule issue involving a player, who was ruled ineligible by the AHSAA, according to school officials. Dennis Victory, al, 6 Sep. 2022 Turkey then was scheduled to begin EuroBasket on Sept. 1 against Russia, with the game canceled with Russia ruled ineligible. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 Wright was declared academically ineligible and left the program. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2022 Ryan Jones, Brian Schwalb and Bruce V. Spiva (a fourth, D.C. Council member Kenyan R. McDuffie (D-Ward 5), was declared ineligible for the ballot and has suspended his campaign). Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 Brooklyn traded for Ben Simmons in February, meaning any player on a rookie max is ineligible to play for Brooklyn. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 Upon making the move to the GMAC next year, the Saints will be ineligible to play in the NCAA DII Tournament in any sport, but will be allowed to compete for regular-season and tournament championships in their new conference. James Weber, The Enquirer, 14 July 2022 However, Nesmith was ineligible to play for Indiana in Summer League until Brogdon reported to Boston and passed a physical. James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 12 July 2022 Turkey then was scheduled to begin EuroBasket on Sept. 1 against Russia, with the game canceled with Russia ruled ineligible. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French inéligible, from in- + éligible eligible

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ineligible

adjective

in·​el·​i·​gi·​ble i-ˈne-lə-jə-bəl How to pronounce ineligible (audio)
: not qualified to be chosen or used
He was ineligible for financial aid.

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disqualified
  • unfit
  • unfitted
  • unable
  • unprepared
  • incompetent
  • incapable
  • inexperienced
  • unqualified
  • unskilled
  • inefficient
  • ineffective
  • ineffectual
  • inept
  • inapt
  • worthless
  • unprofessional
  • useless
  • green
  • callow
  • amateurish
  • inexpert
  • untrained
  • unskillful
  • unequipped
  • wanting
  • dilettantish
  • raw

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • eligible
  • able
  • capable
  • qualified
  • competent
  • skilled
  • ready
  • expert
  • fit
  • prepared
  • skillful
  • trained
  • ultracompetent
  • experienced
  • veteran
  • adept
  • crack
  • ace
  • practised
  • overqualified
  • accomplished
  • seasoned
  • consummate
  • practiced
  • versatile
  • virtuoso
  • protean
  • all-round
  • all-around
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