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un·fit
 unfit
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
fIt
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
not suitable or appropriate for some purpose.
They tested the water and it was judged unfit to drink.It's a pretty dress, but it's unfit for a formal wedding.Those shoes might be comfortable now, but they are really unfit for a long hike.- antonyms:
- fit, suitable
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| definition 2: |
not meeting a standard of readiness, competence, or morality.
He had no qualifications and was considered unfit for the job. |
| definition 3: |
in poor physical or mental condition.
The students who were evaluated as unfit were required to take additional physical education courses.- antonyms:
- fit
- similar words:
- soft
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| related words: |
improper, inadequate, unhealthy |
| derivations: |
unfitted (adj.), unfitting (adj.), unfitly (adv.), unfitness (n.) |
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