English Explanatory Dictionary

unfit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not fit; not having the correct requirements.
  2. Not fit, not having a good physical demeanor.
  3. Unsuitable for a particular purpose.
verb
  1. To make unfit; to render unsuitable, spoil, disqualify.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈfɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unfit.wav

Word forms

unfit unfitter more unfit unfittest most unfit unfits unfitting unfitted

Etymology

From un- + fit.

Synonyms

inapt unsuitable bad discommensurate improper inappropriate incommensurate inept inopportune out of line out of order out of place unapt unfit unhappy unseemly out of shape

Antonyms

fit suitable in shape

Related words

unfittingly unfittingness

Derived words

unfitly unfitness unfitting
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