Definitions

unfit

[uhn-fit] / ʌnˈfɪt /

ADJECTIVE

not appropriate or suited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ill-equipped inadequate inappropriate unhealthy unlikely unsuitable unsuited useless

STRONG

debilitated down dragging mistaken

WEAK

below par can't make the grade decrepit discordant feeble flimsy ill-adapted ill-suited improper inapplicable incompatible incongruous incorrect ineffective inexpedient infelicitous inharmonious laid low not fit out of element out of place out of shape poorly rocky unbecoming uncongenial uncool unmeet unpromising valueless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate proper suitable

WEAK

able fit qualified willing

ADJECTIVE

not ready

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ill-equipped impotent inadequate incapable ineligible unable unprepared unqualified useless

STRONG

blundering bungling debilitated disqualified incapacitated unfitted

WEAK

amateur awkward bush league butter-fingered clumsy feeble heavy-handed incompetent ineffective inefficient inept inexperienced inexpert maladjusted maladroit no good not cut out for not equal to not up to unapt unhandy unpracticed unproficient unskilled unskillful untrained weak

Antonyms

WEAK

appropriate fit ready

Example Sentences

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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

Any documents the government deems potentially unfit for the public eye will go to Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee for further scrutiny.

From BBC

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