ineligible
adjective
in·el·i·gi·ble
(ˌ)i-ˈne-lə-jə-bəl 
: 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
ineligible
noun
Examples of ineligible in a Sentence
Previously ineligible patients may now be able to participate in the study.
They are ineligible for a loan.
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Narbonne is ineligible for the playoffs in 2025. . .
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Trump signed an executive order to eliminate federal benefits for undocumented immigrants, but most of them are ineligible for such benefits already.
—Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Most undocumented immigrants are already ineligible for federal benefits including Social Security and food benefits for low-income families, which the order acknowledges.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
False or deceptive entries or acts that Sponsor becomes aware of may render the Entrant ineligible and may result in liability to Sponsor and/or third parties.
—Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Trump signed an executive order to eliminate federal benefits for undocumented immigrants, but most of them are ineligible for such benefits already.
—Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Most undocumented immigrants are already ineligible for federal benefits including Social Security and food benefits for low-income families, which the order acknowledges.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
False or deceptive entries or acts that Sponsor becomes aware of may render the Entrant ineligible and may result in liability to Sponsor and/or third parties.
—Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Ineligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ineligible. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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ineligible
adjective
in·el·i·gi·ble
(ˈ)in-ˈel-ə-jə-bəl
: not qualified to be chosen or used
ineligible
noun
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