Competitive Sports Terminology

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

• The athlete was disqualified from the competition due to a violation of the rules.
• They got disqualified from the game for cheating.
• He was totally disqualified for pulling that stunt.
• Her behavior at the meeting disqualified her from future leadership opportunities.

verb to set or turn (something) on its end or upside down

• The decision to upend the traditional business model was met with mixed reactions from shareholders.
• I can't believe they upended the whole plan at the last minute!
• The new boss really upended things around here, but in a good way.
• The unexpected turn of events upended her world, leaving her feeling lost and confused.

noun a person or thing that is not suitable or appropriate for someone or something else

• The job candidate and the company were a bad match due to conflicting values.
• Those two just don't click, they're a bad match.
• They're like oil and water, a total bad match.
• Their personalities clash like fire and ice, a bad match indeed.