UNFIT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNFIT?

Need another word that means the same as “unfit”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “unfit” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unfit” are: bad, unsound, unsuitable for, unsuited to, inappropriate to, inadequate for, not designed for, ineligible for, unhealthy, out of condition, out of shape, in poor condition, in poor shape, flabby, debilitated, weak, infirm, decrepit, disqualify, indispose

Unfit as a Verb

Definitions of "Unfit" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unfit” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Make unfit or unsuitable.
• Make (something or someone) unsuitable; disqualify.

Synonyms of "Unfit" as a verb (2 Words)

disqualify	Declare (someone) ineligible for an office, activity, or competition because of an offence or infringement. A heart murmur disqualified him for military service.
indispose	Cause to feel unwell. She was indisposed.

Usage Examples of "Unfit" as a verb

• They say that we are trying to give poor children tastes which will only unfit them for a life of hardship and toil.

Unfit as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unfit" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unfit” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a person) not having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently.
• (of a thing) not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose.
• Below the required standards for a purpose.
• Not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition.
• (of a person) not in good physical condition, typically as a result of failure to take regular exercise.
• Physically unsound or diseased.

Synonyms of "Unfit" as an adjective (18 Words)

bad	Feeling physical discomfort or pain tough is occasionally used colloquially for bad. Bad behaviour.
debilitated	Lacking energy or vitality. A debilitated patient.
decrepit	(of a person) elderly and infirm. A rather decrepit old man.
flabby	Lacking strength, vitality, or effectiveness. Flabby colourless prose.
in poor condition	Holding office.
in poor shape	Directed or bound inward.
inadequate for	Not sufficient to meet a need.
inappropriate to	Not in keeping with what is correct or proper.
ineligible for	Prohibited by official rules.
infirm	(of a person or their judgement) weak; irresolute. Elderly and infirm people.
not designed for	Done or made or performed with purpose and intent- Havelock Ellis.
out of condition	Excluded from use or mention.
out of shape	Being out or having grown cold.
unhealthy	Not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind. An unhealthy diet of fast foods.
unsound	Physically unsound or diseased. Activities deemed to be environmentally unsound.
unsuitable for	Not capable of being applied.
unsuited to	Not easy to combine harmoniously.
weak	Relating to or denoting the weakest of the known kinds of force between particles which acts only at distances less than about 10 cm is very much weaker than the electromagnetic and the strong interactions and conserves neither strangeness parity nor isospin. She managed a weak nervous smile.

Usage Examples of "Unfit" as an adjective

• The land is unfit for food crops.
• The increase in the number of unfit and overweight children is alarming.
• She is unfit to have care and control of her children.
• An unfit parent.
• Certified as unfit for army service.
• Drunk and unfit for service.
• Fat and very unfit.
• Unfit for human consumption.

Associations of "Unfit" (30 Words)

disqualify	Declare unfit. He was disqualified from driving for six months.
fallacious	Based on a mistaken belief. Fallacious testimony.
fallacy	A misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning. The notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy.
improper	Not suitable or right or appropriate. Improper attire for the golf course.
improperly	In an improper way. Evidence is inadmissible if it is improperly obtained.
impropriety	An indecent or improper act. She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
inaccurate	Not exact. The thermometer is inaccurate.
inappropriate	Not in keeping with what is correct or proper. Completely inappropriate behavior.
inapt	Not elegant or graceful in expression. A more inapt name I cannot imagine.
incongruent	Not congruent.
incongruity	The state of being incongruous; incompatibility. The incongruity of his fleshy face and skinny body disturbed her.
incongruous	Lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness. Incongruous behavior.
incorrect	Not agreeing with grammatical principles. It is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts.
ineligible	Legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit. As a son in law he was quite ineligible.
iniquitous	Grossly unfair and morally wrong. An iniquitous tax.
invalid	Force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen. Her invalid husband.
misdirect	Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions. Voters were misdirected to the wrong polling station.
misinterpret	Interpret falsely. Don t misinterpret my comments as criticism.
misplaced	Not appropriate or correct in the circumstances. A telling sign of misplaced priorities.
no	Not. They were no more able to perform the task than I was.
unbecoming	Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. Language unbecoming to a lady.
uncouth	Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste. An untutored and uncouth human being.
undesirable	One whose presence is undesirable. The drug s undesirable side effects.
unjust	Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. Unjust punishment.
unreliable	Lacking a sense of responsibility. An unreliable trestle.
unsound	Physically unsound or diseased. This line of argument is unsound.
unsuitability	The quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose.
unsuitable	Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse. The display is unsuitable for young children.
unsuited	Not easy to combine harmoniously. He was totally unsuited for the job.
wrong	Treat unjustly do wrong to. It is wrong to think that way.