UNFIT Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word unfit. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for UNFIT
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improper | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not suitable or right or appropriate adjective satellite • not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion | ||||||||
inadequate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task adjective satellite • of insufficient quantity to meet a need | ||||||||
inappropriate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not suitable for a particular occasion etc adjective satellite • not in keeping with what is correct or proper | ||||||||
incapable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability • (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for adjective satellite • not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of') • not meeting requirements | ||||||||
incompetent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • legally not qualified or sufficient • not qualified or suited for a purpose noun • someone who is not competent to take effective action adjective satellite • showing lack of skill or aptitude • not doing a good job • not meeting requirements | ||||||||
inept | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not elegant or graceful in expression • generally incompetent and ineffectual • revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse | ||||||||
unable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability • lacking in power or forcefulness | ||||||||
unfitting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not in keeping with what is correct or proper | ||||||||
unsuitable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not meant or adapted for a particular purpose • not capable of being applied • not conducive to good moral development • not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse) | ||||||||
bad | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having undesirable or negative qualities • feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone noun • that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency adverb • with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') • very much; strongly adjective satellite • serious or severe • feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad') • (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition • not capable of being collected • below average in quality or performance • nonstandard • not financially safe or secure • physically unsound or diseased • capable of harming • characterized by wickedness or immorality • reproduced fraudulently • not working properly | ||||||||
disqualify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unfit or unsuitable • declare unfit | ||||||||
indispose | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unwilling • make unfit or unsuitable • cause to feel unwell | ||||||||
unsound | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not in good condition; damaged or decayed • not sound financially adjective satellite • containing or based on a fallacy • suffering from severe mental illness • physically unsound or diseased • of e.g. advice |