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disqualified

 

[ dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

competition status

Disqualified refers to the status of an individual or team that has been deemed ineligible to participate in a contest or competition. This can occur due to a breach of rules or regulations, such as cheating, unsportsmanlike conduct, or failing to meet eligibility criteria. Being disqualified often means that the individual or team loses their chance to win or advance within the competition. The effect of disqualification can lead to significant disappointment and can affect the reputation of the participants involved.

Synonyms

barred, ineligible, removed

Examples of usage

  • He was disqualified from the race after testing positive for a banned substance.
  • The team was disqualified for not following the official rules.
  • She was disqualified due to an unfair advantage.
  • The player faced disqualification for unsportsmanlike behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "disqualified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desqualificado

🇮🇳 अयोग्य

🇩🇪 disqualifiziert

🇮🇩 didiskualifikasi

🇺🇦 дискваліфікований

🇵🇱 dyskwalifikacja

🇯🇵 失格 (しっかく)

🇫🇷 disqualifié

🇪🇸 descalificado

🇹🇷 diskalifiye

🇰🇷 실격된

🇸🇦 مستبعد

🇨🇿 diskvalifikovaný

🇸🇰 diskvalifikovaný

🇨🇳 被取消资格 (bèi qǔxiāo zīgé)

🇸🇮 diskvalificiran

🇮🇸 útgáfa

🇰🇿 дисквалификация

🇬🇪 დისკვალიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 diskvalifikasiya

🇲🇽 descalificado

Etymology

The term 'disqualified' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'not', combined with 'qualified', which comes from the Latin word 'qualificare', meaning 'to make of a certain quality'. The use of 'disqualified' can be traced back to the early 19th century when it began to be used in various competitive contexts, including sports and academic assessments. Over time, it has gained a broader application in legal and professional scenarios, evolving to refer to anyone or anything that fails to meet necessary qualifications or standards. In competitive environments, disqualification serves to maintain fairness and integrity, ensuring that all participants adhere to established rules.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,495, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.