Excluded — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb phrase adjective /ik-ˈsklüd/ ex·clude

Meaning & Definition of Excluded

Excluded (verb)

  1. to prevent or restrict the entrance of
  2. to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion
  3. to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied

Excluded (phrase)

  1. —used to say that a critical comment one has made about a group of people does not include the person or people one is with

Excluded (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ruled out, shut out

    similar: ruled out, shut out, precluded, prevented, stopped, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed, repressed, suppressed, refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed, disallowed, disapproved, discouraged, objectionable, unseemly, unsuitable, ineffable, unmentionable, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed
    opposite: allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable, accepted, accredited, allowed, appropriate, approved, authorized, certified, endorsed, lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, OK, permitted, warranted, accorded, granted, sanctioned, vouchsafed, brooked, condoned, countenanced, encouraged, promoted, supported, commanded, mandatory, ordered, required, proper, seemly, suitable, tolerated, unobjectionable

Excluded (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

    "the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing"

    similar: banned, barred, closed out, counted (out), debarred, eliminated, excepted, froze out, ruled out, shut out, closed one's doors to
    related: blackballed, blacklisted, excommunicated, ostracized, banished, deported, exiled, expelled, ousted, threw out, obviated, precluded, prevented, prohibited, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed, ceased, discontinued, halted, suspended, deterred, staved off, warded (off), checked off, disregarded, combed (out), weeded (out)
    opposite: admitted, included
    near: accepted, embraced, entertained, received, took in, welcomed, unbanned

Related Entry: Exclude (verb)

Exclude is a different word from Excluded. The synonyms below are for exclude, not for excluded.

  1. to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

    "the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing"

    similar: ban, bar, close out, count (out), debar, eliminate, except, freeze out, rule out, shut out, close one's doors to
    related: blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize, banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out, obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit, block, hinder, impede, obstruct, cease, discontinue, halt, suspend, deter, stave off, ward (off), check off, disregard, comb (out), weed (out)
    opposite: admit, include
    near: accept, embrace, entertain, receive, take in, welcome, unban

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Excluded

The most common words with a similar meaning to Excluded:

ruled out, shut out, precluded, prevented, stopped, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed, repressed, suppressed, refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed, disallowed, disapproved, discouraged, objectionable, unseemly, unsuitable, ineffable, unmentionable, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed, banned, barred, closed out, counted (out), debarred, eliminated, excepted, froze out

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Excluded

Words with the opposite meaning of Excluded:

allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable, accepted, accredited, allowed, appropriate, approved, authorized, certified, endorsed, lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, OK, permitted, warranted, accorded, granted, sanctioned, vouchsafed, brooked, condoned, countenanced

Related Words for Excluded

blackballed, blacklisted, excommunicated, ostracized, banished, deported, exiled, expelled, ousted, threw out, obviated, prohibited, ceased, discontinued, halted, suspended, deterred, staved off, warded (off), checked off, disregarded, combed (out), weeded (out)

Near Antonyms of Excluded

embraced, entertained, received, took in, welcomed, unbanned

Word Forms of Excluded

Inflections: excluding

Derived words: excluder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Excluded

Middle English, from Latin excludere, from ex- + claudere to close close:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Excluded

Words & Phrases Containing Excluded

present company excluded

Frequently Asked Questions about Excluded

What does "Excluded" mean?

"Excluded" means to prevent or restrict the entrance of. As an a verb, a phrase and an adjective, it is defined as: to prevent or restrict the entrance of. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Excluded"?

Other words for "Excluded" include ruled out, shut out, precluded, prevented, stopped, blocked, hindered and impeded. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Excluded" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Excluded"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Excluded". Common alternatives include ruled out, shut out, precluded, prevented, stopped, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed and repressed.

What is the opposite of "Excluded"?

Antonyms of "Excluded" include allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, acceptable, bearable, endurable and tolerable. Near antonyms include embraced, entertained, received and took in.

How do you use "Excluded" in a sentence?

Examples of "Excluded" in a sentence: "the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing".

Is "Excluded" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Excluded" can be used as a verb, a phrase and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Excluded" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Excluded"?

"Excluded" is pronounced /ik-ˈsklüd/ and divided into syllables as ex·clude.