Unfit
/ʌnˈfɪt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not suitable or proper for a specific purpose or condition.
The contract was deemed unfit for the new regulations.
- (adj.) Lacking the physical or mental capacity required for an activity or responsibility.
The court found the defendant unfit to stand trial.
Forms
- unfits
- unfitted
- unfitting
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to assess suitability or capacity; precise context determines whether physical, mental, or contextual unfitness applies.
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