Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Officially declared ineligible or unfit: The state of being barred from participation, holding a position, or receiving a benefit due to a failure to meet specific requirements or for violating established rules.
   • Rendered unqualified: Made unfit or unsuitable for a particular purpose, role, or activity.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The athlete was disqualified from the race for a false start.
  • A disqualified candidate cannot run for office.
  • The jury found him guilty, and he was disqualified from holding public office.

Advanced Usage

• "to be disqualified from": This is the standard prepositional phrase used to indicate the specific activity or privilege from which someone is barred.
  • She was disqualified from the competition for using illegal equipment.
• "to stand disqualified": A more formal or legal phrasing indicating a current state of disqualification.
  • Under the new statute, any person convicted of fraud stands disqualified from serving as a company director.

Variants and Related Words

• Disqualify (verb): To officially declare someone ineligible or unfit.
  • The referee had to disqualify the boxer for repeated fouls.
• Disqualification (noun): The act of disqualifying or the state of being disqualified.
  • His disqualification was a major setback for the team.

Synonyms

• Ineligible: Not meeting the necessary conditions or requirements.
• Barred: Officially prevented from doing something.
• Excluded: Denied access or participation.

Antonyms

• Qualified: Having the necessary skills, qualities, or requirements.
• Eligible: Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

Adjective

1. barred from competition for violation of rules
   • a disqualified player
2. disqualified by law or rule or provision