disqualified
word · lemma: disqualify
Definition
Removed from a competition or activity because of breaking a rule or not meeting requirements. Sometimes used for being made ineligible for something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and official; often used in sports, competitions, exams, or applications. Common phrases: 'be disqualified from', 'get disqualified for'. Not interchangeable with 'lose' or 'fail'.
Spanish: descalificado - descalificadaPortuguese (BR): desclassificado - desclassificadaPortuguese (PT): desqualificado - desqualificadaChinese (Simplified): 被取消资格Chinese (Traditional): 被取消資格Hindi: अयोग्य कर दिया गयाArabic: مستبعدBengali: অযোগ্য ঘোষিত - প্রতিযোগিতা থেকে বাদRussian: дисквалифицирован - лишён права участвоватьJapanese: 失格Vietnamese: bị loại - truất quyền thi đấuKorean: 실격Turkish: diskalifiye edilmişUrdu: نااہل قرار دیا گیاIndonesian: didiskualifikasi
Example Sentences
He was disqualified from the race for cheating.
basic
If a player uses foul language, they can be disqualified.
basic
She was disqualified for not following the rules.
basic
I can’t believe they disqualified me over something so minor.
natural
Two teams were disqualified after a fight broke out.
natural
You’ll get disqualified if you keep arriving late to practice.
natural