shortlisted
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for shortlisted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Placed on the small final group of candidates or entries chosen from a larger field to go forward to the last stage of selection.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
short-listed
Antonyms
rejected
eliminated
How to use shortlisted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shortlisted for interview
shortlisted candidate
shortlisted for an award
Standard in recruitment, awards and tenders. More common in British and Commonwealth English than in American English, which often says finalist.
Etymology
From short list, a list cut down to a manageable length.
Full origin of shortlisted →Frequently asked questions
Does shortlisted mean you got the job?
No. It means you are one of a small number still being considered, usually the group invited to interview. A decision has not been made.
What is the difference between longlisted and shortlisted?
A longlist is the first cut, often ten to twenty names, made to reduce a large field. The shortlist is the second, much smaller cut from which the winner or appointee is chosen.
