un·fit

(ŭn-fĭt′)

adj.

1. Not meant or adapted for a given purpose; inappropriate: a solvent that is unfit for use on wood surfaces.

2. Below the required standard; unqualified: an unfit parent.

3. Not in good physical or mental health.

4. Biology Unable to survive or produce viable offspring in a particular environment.

tr.v. un·fit·ted, un·fit·ting, un·fits

To cause to be unsuited or unqualified: "Having run for president ... often unfits a man for lesser or more useful subsequent work" (Garry Wills).

un·fit′ly adv.

un·fit′ness n.

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unfitted

(ʌnˈfɪtɪd)

adj

unsuitable: unused to and unfitted for any form of manual labour.

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Translations

disadatto

unfitted

adj → ungeeignet, untauglich (for, to für)

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References in classic literature

He answered no, not yet; and added that he was fearful Christianity, or rather Christians, had unfitted him for ascending the pure and undefiled throne of thirty pagan Kings before him.

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Many designer unfitted kitchens come with a hefty price tag but, with a little imagination, it's not hard to come up with your own more affordable version.

But unfitted needn't mean ugly - the washing machine and fridge are neatly `housed' in this trendy unit

Homestyle: Survival of the unfitted; IF YOU FANCY A NEW KITCHEN BUT ARE BORED BY WALL-TO-WALL UNITS, WHY NOT TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THE FIFTIES AND TRY THE NON-FITTED LOOK. BBC HOMEFRONT'S ANNE MCKEVITT SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE YOURS A KITCHEN UNFIT TO BE SEEN IN

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