ineligibility

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.ɛl.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Definition

The state or condition of not being qualified or permitted to participate in, obtain, or hold something.

Examples

• The committee confirmed the candidate's ineligibility for the scholarship because he had already completed his degree.

• His ineligibility to vote was a result of his failure to register before the deadline.

• The company cited the applicant's ineligibility for the position due to a lack of required certifications.

Synonyms of ineligibility

Words with a similar meaning to ineligibility:

• unfitness
• disqualification
• incompetence
• unsuitability

Antonyms of ineligibility

Words with the opposite meaning to ineligibility:

• eligibility

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