: not fit:
a
: not adapted to a purpose : unsuitable
b
: not qualified : incapable, incompetent
c
: physically or mentally unsound
unfitly
adverb
unfitness
noun
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Examples of unfit in a Sentence
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
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
The former Trump employee, who has a Harvard Law School degree, has campaigned against Trump during the election, branding him unfit for office.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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Adjective
In my view, Trump is grossly unfit to be president, in both mind and character — especially the latter.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
The former Trump employee, who has a Harvard Law School degree, has campaigned against Trump during the election, branding him unfit for office.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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“Unfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfit. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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unfit
1 of 2 adjective
un·fit
ˌən-ˈfit 
1
: unsuitable
food that is unfit to eat
2
: not qualified : incapable, incompetent
removed unfit candidates by testing
3
: physically or mentally unhealthy
unfit for army service
unfit
2 of 2 verb
: to make unfit : disable, disqualify
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
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