What does ineligible mean?
Ineligible means Not eligible; forbidden to do something..
Ineligible
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not eligible; forbidden to do something..
Definitions by Sense
- Not eligible; forbidden to do something.
- One who is not eligible.
Example Sentences
Employees of the promoter are ineligible to enter the competition.
However, migration of workers from the ineligible population into the eligible population also changes the composition of the ineligibles.
Synonyms for ineligible
Antonyms for ineligible
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ineligible
- most ineligible
- ineligibles
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ineligible?
Common synonyms include unqualified, unsuitable, undesirable, legal.
What is the opposite of ineligible?
Possible antonyms include eligible.
How do you use ineligible in a sentence?
Employees of the promoter are ineligible to enter the competition.
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