unfit
1 of 2adjective
un·fit ˌən-ˈfit 
: not fit:
a
: not adapted to a purpose : unsuitable
b
: not qualified : incapable, incompetent
c
: physically or mentally unsound
unfitly adverb
unfitness noun
unfit
2 of 2verb
unfitted or unfit; unfitting; unfits
transitive verb
: to make unfit : disable, disqualify
Synonyms
Adjective
- inapt
- incapable
- incompetent
- inept
- inexpert
- unable
- unfitted
- unqualified
- unskilled
- unskillful
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Adjective just because I don't have actual work experience doesn't mean I'm unfit for the job those flimsy shoes are unfit for the hike we're about to take
Recent Examples on the Web
Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2022 That comes as no surprise, given her insistence that Trump is unfit for office. Harold Maass, The Week, 25 July 2022 Supporters of the project have argued that the current parliament is unfit for purpose. CNN, 13 July 2022 The Board of Supervisors is proposing a change to the county’s charter that would give it the authority to force out a sitting sheriff if four of five supervisors agree that the sheriff is unfit for office. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 The suspect in the Santa Fe shooting, a 17-year-old student, was judged to be mentally ill and was found unfit to stand trial. Brian New, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 The Mar-a-Lago search warrant showed that Trump has grown more rash, thoughtless, and heedless—and more unfit than ever for the Presidency. David Rohde, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022 This can lead to self-sabotage, financial issues, romanticizing unfit partners, and seeing the best in everyone to a fault. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2022 Teresa was living with Anthony in Texas when Burt was granted temporary sole custody by a Baton Rouge court after asserting that Thompson was an unfit parent. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 8 May 2019 There are certainly women in this world who are simply unfitted, emotionally or physically, to have children. Charles Mccabe, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 June 2018 The design would be printed to hide the juice stains, thick enough to go commando, and unfitted, to keep comfortable and cool in the Florida heat. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 10 Aug. 2017 See More
Adjective
His lawyers cited a doctor who said Giuliani is unfit for air travel following a heart stent operation earlier this summer. Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2022 That comes as no surprise, given her insistence that Trump is unfit for office. Harold Maass, The Week, 25 July 2022 Supporters of the project have argued that the current parliament is unfit for purpose. CNN, 13 July 2022 The Board of Supervisors is proposing a change to the county’s charter that would give it the authority to force out a sitting sheriff if four of five supervisors agree that the sheriff is unfit for office. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 The suspect in the Santa Fe shooting, a 17-year-old student, was judged to be mentally ill and was found unfit to stand trial. Brian New, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2022 The Mar-a-Lago search warrant showed that Trump has grown more rash, thoughtless, and heedless—and more unfit than ever for the Presidency. David Rohde, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022 This can lead to self-sabotage, financial issues, romanticizing unfit partners, and seeing the best in everyone to a fault. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2022 Teresa was living with Anthony in Texas when Burt was granted temporary sole custody by a Baton Rouge court after asserting that Thompson was an unfit parent. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Verb
For comparison, here's the original: This fight scene has often been derided as boring, awkward, and unfitting a Star Wars franchise that would eventually have an evil cyborg who could wield four lightsabers simultaneously. Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 8 May 2019 There are certainly women in this world who are simply unfitted, emotionally or physically, to have children. Charles Mccabe, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 June 2018 The design would be printed to hide the juice stains, thick enough to go commando, and unfitted, to keep comfortable and cool in the Florida heat. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 10 Aug. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1545, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1611, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
unfit
adjective
un·fit ˌən-ˈfit
1
: not suitable
The food was unfit to eat.
2
: not qualified
He is unfit for this job.
3
: physically unhealthy
Legal Definition
unfit
adjective
un·fit ˌən-ˈfit
1
: not suitable for a purpose
food unfit for consumption
2
a
: not having the qualities, skills, or mental or moral soundness necessary to provide proper care
unfit parents
b
: not competent
unfit to stand trial
c
: not capable or qualified
an unfit employee
a juror unfit to serve
unfit
adjective
1
as in unfitted
lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job just because I don't have actual work experience doesn't mean I'm unfit for the job Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unfitted
- incompetent
- incapable
- unable
- ineligible
- unqualified
- unprepared
- inexperienced
- unskilled
- inept
- useless
- inapt
- inefficient
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- worthless
- unskillful
- disqualified
- inexpert
- unprofessional
- untrained
- amateurish
- unequipped
- callow
- green
- dilettantish
- wanting
- raw
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- capable
- competent
- able
- qualified
- fit
- ready
- skilled
- prepared
- skillful
- expert
- trained
- ultracompetent
- adept
- overqualified
- ace
- practised
- versatile
- experienced
- veteran
- crack
- seasoned
- consummate
- accomplished
- virtuoso
- protean
- practiced
- all-round
- all-around
2
as in unsuitable
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation those flimsy shoes are unfit for the hike we're about to take Synonyms & Similar Words
- unsuitable
- inappropriate
- improper
- wrong
- incorrect
- unhappy
- irrelevant
- unfortunate
- inapt
- unacceptable
- unbecoming
- inept
- unseemly
- unapt
- incongruous
- infelicitous
- indecorous
- inconsistent
- graceless
- bad
- perverse
- awkward
- inapposite
- amiss
- inapplicable
- untoward
- out of place
- out of the way
- malapropos
- forbidden
- naughty
- incompatible
- immaterial
- uncongenial
- sinful
- untimely
- inopportune
- unsatisfactory
- prohibited
- extraneous
- mismatched
- unseasonable
- irrelative
- blameworthy
- banned
- censurable
- proscribed
- disallowed
- blamable
- barred
- outlawed
- ungraceful
- interdicted
- gauche
- misbecoming
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- suitable
- appropriate
- proper
- correct
- fit
- becoming
- right
- happy
- meet
- fitting
- relative
- relevant
- seemly
- apt
- permitted
- applicable
- befitting
- fortunate
- genteel
- decorous
- timely
- acceptable
- felicitous
- opportune
- compatible
- congenial
- seasonable
- adequate
- authorized
- material
- harmonious
- satisfactory
- allowed
- apposite
- germane
- approved
- pointed
- okay
- promoted
- endorsed
- sanctioned
- pat
- fine
- licensed
- tolerable
- decent
- kosher
- supported
- respectable
- passable
- encouraged
- indorsed
- creditable
- blameless
- exemplary
- all right
- apropos
- irreproachable
- commendable
- balanced
- harmonious
- abetted
- consonant
- congruous
- companionate
- OK
- electroconductive
- electroconization
- electroconvulsive
- electroconvulsive therapy
- electrocorticogram
- electrocorticograms
- electrocortin
- electrocute
- electrocuted
- electrocutes
- electrocuting
- electrocution
- electrocutioneres
- electrocutioners
- electrocutions
- electrocutor trap
- electrode
- electrode potential
- electrodecantation
- electrodeless discharge
- electrodeposit
- electrodeposited
- electrodepositing
- electrodeposition
- electrodepositions