NYT Dictionary

INELIGIBLE

/ˈɪnɛlɪdʒəbəl/

AdjectiveNounin-EL-i-gi-blein-el-i-gi-ble · 5 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024

Meaning

Not eligible; forbidden to do something.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French inéligible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

uneligibleunqualifieddisqualifiedincompetentunequippedunworthy

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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