unfitness
noun /ʌnˈfɪtnəs/
/ʌnˈfɪtnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact that somebody/something is not suitable for something because they are not good enough or capable enough
- unfitness (for something) her obvious unfitness for the job
- unfitness (to do something) The majority shareholder had demonstrated his unfitness to control a limited company.
- the fact of not being capable of doing something, for example because of illness
- unfitness (for something) A doctor's note is necessary to prove unfitness for work.
- unfitness (to do something) The psychiatrist's report established his unfitness to stand trial.
- (especially British English) the fact of not being in good physical condition or of not being fit, because you have not taken exercise
- childhood obesity and unfitness
opposite fitness