unappointable

Ineligible for appointment

Unable to be appointed to a position or office.

The term typically appears in discussions of candidates whose background, behavior, or political baggage makes confirmation or selection impossible: After the scandal, he became essentially unappointable.

Sometimes used more loosely for anyone deemed unsuitable for a role they might otherwise qualify for.

unsuitable

unfit

Not suited for purpose

unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
inadequateNot sufficient for purpose

incapable · incompatible · unfitting · mismatched · incongruous · ill-suited · wrong · improper · inapt · unacceptable

ineligible

unqualified

Lacking required credentials

inadmissibleNot allowed as evidence
unacceptableNot meeting required standards
disqualifiedDeclared unfit to compete

barred · excluded · prohibited · impermissible · unentitled · forbidden · banned · precluded · restricted · debarred

incompetent

unqualified

Lacking required credentials

ineptLacking skill or competence
incapableLacking requisite ability
inadequateNot sufficient for purpose

incompetent · unskilled · inexperienced · untrained · unprepared · deficient · lacking · unable · ineffective · inefficient

Opposites

eligibility for appointment

unappointableappointable

Able to be named

eligible · qualified · suitable · confirmable · hireable

scheduling capability

unappointableschedulable

Able to be scheduled

bookable · available · free · open

Family

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