unfit — Not suitable, appropriate, or qualified for a particular purpose or role; lacking the necessary physical or mental capacity. Can refer to health, competence, or moral character.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not suitable, appropriate, or qualified for a particular purpose or role; lacking the necessary physical or mental capacity. Can refer to health, competence, or moral character.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfɪt/
Korean meaning: 부적합한, 자격이 없는
Korean pronunciation: 언-핏 (강세: 핏)
Example Sentences
- After eating nothing but pizza for a month, Tom was completely unfit to climb the stairs, let alone run a marathon.
- The doctor declared the old building unfit for human habitation due to structural damage.
- My grandmother thinks anyone under 40 is unfit to give life advice, even to their own children.
unfit
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈfɪt//
Not suitable, appropriate, or qualified for a particular purpose or role; lacking the necessary physical or mental capacity. Can refer to health, competence, or moral character.
Not suitable, appropriate, or qualified for a particular purpose or role; lacking the necessary physical or mental capacity. Can refer to health, competence, or moral character.
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Too unfit to commit, he must admit defeat!
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Origin
From Middle English, combining the negative prefix 'un-' with 'fit', which comes from Middle English meaning 'suitable' or 'proper'.
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“After eating nothing but pizza for a month, Tom was completely unfit to climb the stairs, let alone run a marathon.”
“The doctor declared the old building unfit for human habitation due to structural damage.”
“My grandmother thinks anyone under 40 is unfit to give life advice, even to their own children.”
“The contaminated water was deemed unfit for drinking by health officials.”
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