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disqualified

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪsˈkwɑɫəˌfaɪd// UK //dɪskwˈɒlɪfˌaɪd// dis·qual·i·fied

adj. no longer allowed to take part in a competition or activity because you broke a rule.

adj. having been officially removed from eligibility for a contest, position, or privilege due to a violation of rules or standards. Typically used predicatively after 'be' or 'get'.


SIMPLE

He was disqualified for wearing the wrong shoes.

CONTEXTUAL

The runner was disqualified after crossing the finish line three seconds too early.

COMPLEX

Despite her strong performance in the preliminary rounds, she was ultimately disqualified for failing to meet the strict eligibility criteria regarding residency.

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Usage

Often used in passive constructions ('was disqualified') or as a predicative adjective ('is disqualified').

Pitfall

He disqualified from the race.He was disqualified from the race.Disqualified is passive here; the subject receives the action, so 'was' or 'got' is needed.

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