Ineligible
Ineligible adjective - Not eligible.
Inept and ineligible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inept" instead an adjective "Ineligible".
Inept
Inept adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.
Usage example: a well-meaning but inept secretary who can't seem to keep the boss's appointments straight
Ineligible and inept are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ineligible" instead an adjective "Inept".
Nearby Words: ineptitude, ineptly
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