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as in unfitted
lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job
just because I don't have actual work experience doesn't mean I'm unfit for the job
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as in unsuitable
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
those flimsy shoes are unfit for the hike we're about to take
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Recent Examples of unfit
Newcastle was eight games into the 2020-21 season with no wins to its name, its squad unfit and directionless.
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
But the dreamscape is an airless place, unfit for permanent residence.
—Book Marks
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
These board members are unfit to serve and must be recalled to restore accountability and public confidence.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Bree blames Cane for being declared an unfit mother and losing her custody rights.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
But the dreamscape is an airless place, unfit for permanent residence.
—Book Marks
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
These board members are unfit to serve and must be recalled to restore accountability and public confidence.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Bree blames Cane for being declared an unfit mother and losing her custody rights.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfit
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Here, Rodel shares how to make the unfitted kitchen trend your own, one statement-worthy piece at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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Intermittent fasting, for example, may be unsuitable for people with pre-existing conditions or irritable bowel syndrome.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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While effective in commercial spheres, this approach to AI, which often involves a disregard for data privacy, is viewed as unsuitable for Washington.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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He was found incompetent to stand trial, which in the state of Colorado, means he must be released from custody, Padden's office told Fox News Digital earlier this month.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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Malfunctioning surveillance equipment, conveniently incompetent jail staff, and statements from individuals such as the mayor of New York and Epstein’s brother played roles in fomenting this coalition.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Once the encounter was posted online, internet sleuths quickly detected the identity of the duo, and the encounter was deemed particularly inappropriate given Byron is married.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Schneider has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and toxicity on set.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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The senior leaders in the Illinois Democratic Party are incapable of operating any other way.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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If such monitoring and action is not a possibility for any reason, it must be understood that the current system is incapable of protecting the public and the juveniles who have been charged with a violent crime must be retained and not released.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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The county inspector general, in a December 2021 report, found mismanagement in the district and improper payments made to district trustees.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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His attorneys are now seeking access to information from prosecutors and from Mangione's insurer, Aetna, arguing the subpoena was improper.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The mesmerizing and visually appealing frames in the film are unable to compensate.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The first trial ended in a mistrial last year after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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But new research shows that the intuitive assumption that the water is mostly newly melted snow or fresh rain is dead wrong.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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There is nothing wrong with having adapted in this way.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Unfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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