disqualifiers
Reasons for rejection
Disqualifiers are factors or characteristics that rule something or someone out.
In hiring, a criminal record might be a disqualifier.
In dating, certain traits become automatic disqualifiers: Smoking is a disqualifier for me.
The word often appears in discussions of eligibility, screening, or personal dealbreakers.
Not meeting requirements
- unfitNot suited for purpose
- unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
banned · forbidden · excluded · precluded · inadmissible · unacceptable · noncompliant · unauthorized
Take something away
- excludeBar from participation
- rejectDismiss as unsuitable
- expelRemove forcibly from membership
- discardDeliberately throw out
omit · eliminate · strike · bar · screen out · weed out · filter out · cut
Breaking of rules
- infractionMinor rule breach
- technicalityPrecise procedural point
- breachBreaking of agreement
- irregularityDeparture from standard
noncompliance · fault · deficiency · shortcoming · failing · flaw · impediment · obstacle
Unfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- unfairnessUnjust or biased treatment
stigma · stereotype · exclusion · objection · rejection · disapproval · discredit · disfavor
ineligible
Not meeting requirements
- unfitNot suited for purpose
- unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
prohibited · banned · forbidden · excluded · precluded · inadmissible · unacceptable · noncompliant · unauthorized · invalid
remove
Take something away
discard · omit · eliminate · strike · bar · screen out · weed out · filter out · cut · drop
violation
Breaking of rules
- infractionMinor rule breach
- technicalityPrecise procedural point
- breachBreaking of agreement
irregularity · noncompliance · fault · deficiency · shortcoming · failing · flaw · impediment · obstacle · hurdle
bias
Unfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
unfairness · stigma · stereotype · exclusion · objection · rejection · disapproval · discredit · disfavor · criticism
disqualifiersqualifiers
Words limiting scope
eligibility criteria · qualifications · prerequisites · credentials · admission criteria
disqualifiersadvantages
Favorable factors or conditions
bonuses · assets · strengths · selling points · merits