Synonyms for ineligible
ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəlin·el·i·gi·ble

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1. ineligibleadjective

   Antonyms:
   eligible

2. ineligibleadjective

   Antonyms:
   eligible

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1. ineligibleadjective

   not eligible

   "ineligible to vote"; "ineligible for retirement benefits"

   Antonyms:
   suitable, worthy, legal, in line, entitled, pensionable, eligible, bailable, desirable

2. ineligibleadjective

   prohibited by official rules

   "an ineligible pass receiver"

   Antonyms:
   desirable, legal, worthy, eligible, entitled, pensionable, suitable, bailable, in line

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1. ineligibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   that cannot be elected (to office)

2. ineligibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   inexpedient, unadvisable, objectionable

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1. ineligibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   disqualified

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1. List of paraphrases for "ineligible":

   non-eligible, non-qualifying, non-allowable, inadmissible, non-entitled, non-qualified, non-admissible, unacceptable, disentitled, eligible, unfit, non-reportable

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How to use ineligible in a sentence?

1. Henry Louis Mencken:

   It is inaccurate to say I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for any public office.

2. Ira Mehlman:

   They’re making a long term investment, paying for training, for someone who might be ineligible to work in a few years.

3. The TIU:

   The player is permanently ineligible to compete in or attend any sanctioned event organized or recognized by the governing bodies of the sport.

4. Patrick Leahy:

   Otherwise the Iraqi units involved should be deemed ineligible for U.S. aid.

5. H. L. Mencken:

   If I had my way, any man guilty of golf would be ineligible for any office of trust in the United States.