unfit
Americanadjective
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not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable.
He was unfit for his office.
- Synonyms:
- unapt, inappropriate
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unqualified or incompetent.
- Synonyms:
- incapable
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not physically fit or in due condition.
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Biology. pertaining to an organism or population that is not adapted to prevailing conditions or is not producing offspring in sufficient numbers to maintain its contribution to the gene pool of the next generation.
verb (used with object)
adjective
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unqualified, incapable, or incompetent
unfit for military service
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unsuitable or inappropriate
the ground was unfit for football
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in poor physical condition
Other Word Forms
- unfitness noun
Etymology
Origin of unfit
Example Sentences
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He says an unfit schools curriculum, a mental health crisis and a changing labour market have created a "perfect storm".
From BBC
But this turned into nine months after propulsion problems emerged in orbit and the Starliner spacecraft was deemed unfit to fly them back.
From Barron's
Judges have rejected arguments that the 80-year-old, who was arrested in March last year and transferred to the Netherlands the same day, was unfit to stand trial.
From Barron's
She was unfit and unhappy and turned to ChatGPT for advice on diet, supplements and skincare.
From BBC
Lord Mandelson replied that "if those events unfolded it would certainly convince the public that we are unfit for government".
From BBC
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