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This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word disqualifying.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. disabling, disqualifyingadjective

    depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified

    "certain disabling restrictions disqualified him for citizenship"

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  1. disqualifying

    Disqualifying generally refers to the action of declaring someone or something as unsuitable, ineligible, or unqualified for a specific role, status, or activity. This can be due to non-compliance with set rules, standards or conditions, or due to the presence of certain unfavorable factors. It involves the decision to exclude or reject based on specific reasons or criteria.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Disqualifying

    of Disqualify

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of disqualifying in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of disqualifying in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of disqualifying in a Sentence

  1. John McCain:

    I believe Gina Haspel is a patriot who loves our country and has devoted her professional life to its service and defense, however, Ms. Haspel's role in overseeing the use of torture by Americans is disturbing. Her refusal to acknowledge torture's immorality is disqualifying. I believe the Senate should exercise its duty of advice and consent and reject this nomination.

  2. Sarah Turberville:

    The fact that Matthew Whitaker is a political operative isn't itself disqualifying, but I think where there are some concerns is the fact that Matthew Whitaker had been head of this very partisan organization for a number of years and that is what raises some alarm bells about Matthew Whitaker ability to impartially carry out the duties of attorney general of the United States.

  3. Susan Collins:

    That alone, however, is not disqualifying.

  4. Eric Trump:

    That does not qualify me to sit on the board of Amtrak, it is rampant corruption and it ... shouldnt happen and its disgusting and quite frankly it is disqualifying.

  5. Paul Ryan:

    These allegations are disqualifying if true. Anyone who would do this to a child has no place in public office, let alone the United States Senate.

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