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UNFIT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word unfit. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word unfit. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For UNFIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unfit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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