選せん外がい

noun

unselected; not chosen; off the list

Used for something that was not selected or did not make the cut, especially in competitions, awards, or official selections. Often appears in phrases like 選外佳作 (honorable mention) or 選外作品 (unselected work).

• 彼かれの作さく品ひんは選せん外がいだったが、多おおくの人ひとの印いん象しょうに残のこった。

  His work was not selected, but it left an impression on many people.

• 選せん外がい佳か作さくとして名な前まえが載のっていた。

  My name was listed as an honorable mention.