unfit

Example Sentences

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Infantry units are full of older men unfit for arduous combat missions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

She said he was unfit for the job he was appointed to in 1971, with his previous conduct being "expressly disclosed" to Fettes by Eton.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

And in years past, senior police officials have publicly suggested he was an unfit parent for bringing his young son to Police Commission meetings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a hearing at the International Criminal Court next month, judges ruled on Monday, rejecting arguments the 80-year-old was unfit to take part.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The fact that a climber has paid a large sum of money to join a guided expedition does not, by itself, mean that he or she is unfit to be on the mountain.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer