Disqualified

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd/

Definitions of disqualified

verb to declare someone ineligible or unfit for a particular position or activity

Example Sentences

A1 He was disqualified from the race for breaking the rules.

A2 She was disqualified from the competition due to a doping violation.

B1 The athlete was disqualified from the tournament after failing a drug test.

B2 The team was disqualified from the playoffs for using an ineligible player.

C1 The company was disqualified from the bidding process for not meeting the requirements.

C2 The politician was disqualified from running for office due to a corruption scandal.

Examples of disqualified in a Sentence

formal The athlete was disqualified from the competition due to a violation of the rules.

informal They got disqualified from the game for cheating.

slang He was totally disqualified for pulling that stunt.

figurative Her behavior at the meeting disqualified her from future leadership opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of disqualified

• past tense: disqualified
• plural: disqualified
• comparative: more disqualified
• superlative: most disqualified
• present tense: disqualifies
• future tense: will disqualify
• perfect tense: has disqualified
• continuous tense: is disqualifying
• singular: disqualified
• positive degree: disqualified
• infinitive: to disqualify
• gerund: disqualifying
• participle: disqualified

Origin and Evolution of disqualified

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disqualified' originated from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' and 'qualified' meaning 'having the necessary skills or qualities'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to someone being deemed unqualified or ineligible for a particular position or privilege, the term has since evolved to also include being eliminated from a competition or event due to a violation of rules or standards.