not fit

ADJECTIVE

unfit

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 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

unworthy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inappropriate ineligible shameful undeserving unfit unsuitable

WEAK

base beneath blamable contemptible degrading disgraceful dishonorable disreputable good-for-nothing ignoble improper inexcusable no-account no-good not deserving not good enough not worth nothing offensive out of place recreant reprehensible unbecoming unbefitting unmerited unseemly valueless vile wretched wrong

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate proper qualified suitable

WEAK

honorable useful valuable worthwhile worthy

Example Sentences

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“OPEC does not fit with this bold, assertive, independent U.A.E. anymore,” said Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent Emirati political scientist.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Kasliwal and her team noticed several signs that the event did not fit neatly into either category.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

LIV Golf does not fit into that category and was not mentioned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Nonetheless, those four little words - not fit for purpose - were followed by large consequences.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

One evening his key did not fit in the lock of the front door.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

not fit

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