| a. | 1. | Not eligible; not qualified to be chosen (for an office, post, position); not worthy to be chosen or preferred; not expedient or desirable. |
| Adj. | 1. | ineligible - not eligible; "ineligible to vote"; "ineligible for retirement benefits" Antonyms: eligible - qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor" |
| 2. | ineligible - prohibited by official rules; "an ineligible pass receiver" |