Ineligible Meaning in English
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Definition
Not allowed or not qualified to do something, usually because of not meeting certain rules or requirements.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in legal, academic, or official contexts. Common with 'for' (e.g., 'ineligible for a prize'). Opposite of 'eligible'. Not typically used for skills, but for rules or prerequisites.
Example Sentences
He is ineligible to vote because he is too young.
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Students with low grades are ineligible for the scholarship.
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You are ineligible to enter this contest if you work here.
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Because he forgot to submit his application, he was found ineligible for the program.
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People with a criminal record are usually ineligible for certain government jobs.
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I was really disappointed to learn I was ineligible because I missed the deadline.
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