Unfit (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor declared the athlete unfit to compete due to a severe injury.
- After a year of inactivity, he was unfit for the physically demanding job.
- The old car was unfit for the long road trip and broke down after a few hours.
- The court deemed the defendant unfit to stand trial due to his mental health issues.
- The company considered the applicant unfit for the position due to his lack of relevant experience.
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Meaning 2
Physically unsound or diseased; "has a bad back"; "a bad heart"; "bad teeth"; "an unsound limb"; "unsound teeth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor declared the athlete unfit to play due to a severe knee injury.
- After a series of medical tests, the patient was deemed unfit for surgery due to a bad heart.
- The dentist declared the patient's teeth unfit for a dental implant due to severe decay.
- The elderly woman was unfit to live alone due to her unsound limb, which made it difficult for her to walk.
- The insurance company declared the applicant unfit for coverage due to a pre-existing medical condition that made him a high risk.
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Meaning 3
Below the required standards for a purpose; "an unfit parent"; "unfit for human consumption".
Classification
All adjective clusters.