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The only conduct that merits the drastic remedy of impeachment is that which subverts our system of government or renders the president unfit or unable to govern.
Charles Ruff

Meaning of "unfit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNFIT

unfit  [ʌnˈfɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNFIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unfit is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNFIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unfit in the English dictionary

The first definition of unfit in the dictionary is often foll by for unqualified, incapable, or incompetent. Other definition of unfit is often foll by for unsuitable or inappropriate. Unfit is also in poor physical condition.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNFIT


befit
bɪˈfɪt
benefit
ˈbɛnɪfɪt
Buffett
ˈbʌfɪt
comfit
ˈkʌmfɪt
counterfeit
ˈkaʊntəfɪt
fit
fɪt
fitt
fɪt
forfeit
ˈfɔːfɪt
keep-fit
ˌkiːpˈfɪt
misfit
ˈmɪsˌfɪt
nonprofit
nɒnˈprɒfɪt
outfit
ˈaʊtˌfɪt
overfit
ˌəʊvəˈfɪt
profit
ˈprɒfɪt
prophet
ˈprɒfɪt
race-fit
ˌreɪsˈfɪt
refit
riːˈfɪt
retrofit
ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪt
semifit
ˌsemɪˈfɪt
superfit
ˌsuːpərˈfɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNFIT

unfilmed
unfilterable
unfiltered
unfiltrable
unfindable
unfine
unfinished
unfired
unfirm
unfished
unfitly
unfitness
unfitted
unfittedness
unfitting
unfittingly
unfix
unfixed
unfixedness
unfixity

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNFIT

child benefit
confit
cost-benefit
defined-benefit
fighting fit
goodness of fit
gross profit
have a fit
hissy fit
housing benefit
incapacity benefit
interference fit
keep fit
net profit
operating profit
press fit
push fit
see fit
social misfit
soffit

Synonyms and antonyms of unfit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNFIT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unfit» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unfit

Translation of «unfit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNFIT

Find out the translation of unfit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unfit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unfit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不太健康的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en baja forma
570 millions of speakers

English

unfit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अयोग्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غَيْرُ صِحِّيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неподходящий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

impróprio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অযোগ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inapte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak layak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ungeeignet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不向きな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부적당한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora pantes
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không phù hợp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தகுதியற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अयोग्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

elverişsiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inadatto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niedysponowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

непридатний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lipsit de antrenament
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ακατάλληλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ongeskik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

i dålig kondition
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uegnet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unfit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNFIT»

The term «unfit» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.583 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNFIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unfit

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNFIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unfit.
1
Lord Acton
The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern.
2
Roger Ascham
Mark all mathematical heads which be wholly and only bent on these sciences, how solitary they be themselves, how unfit to live with others, how unapt to serve the world.
3
Eugene V. Debs
Chicago is the product of modern capitalism, and, like other great commercial centers, is unfit for human habitation.
4
Angela Featherstone
The courts don't remove children from their home because the child underperformed at school or required extra long walks or a game of basketball in order to blow off the steam all 5-year-olds have. It's because the parents were unfit, not the kids.
5
Michael Foot
Men of power have no time to read; yet the men who do not read are unfit for power.
6
Michael Gove
Children in dysfunctional homes at risk of abuse are kept in danger for too long because politically correct rules mean we won't challenge unfit parents.
7
Joseph Heller
I had examined myself pretty thoroughly and discovered that I was unfit for military service.
8
Jamie Redknapp
In the past I've had a bad injury, and then struggled when I've got back because I've been unfit.
9
Charles Ruff
The only conduct that merits the drastic remedy of impeachment is that which subverts our system of government or renders the president unfit or unable to govern.
10
Lysander Spooner
But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain - that it has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it. In either case, it is unfit to exist.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNFIT»

Discover the use of unfit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unfit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Unfit for the Future: The Need for Moral Enhancement
Unfit for the Future argues that the future of our species depends on our finding ways to bring about radical enhancement of the moral aspects of our own human nature.
Ingmar Persson, Julian Savulescu, 2012
2
The Unfit: A History of a Bad Idea
Carlson's history of degeneracy theory, the idea that certain people are biologically disposed to become socially unfit or "degenerate," examines the birth of both good and bad eugenics movements.
Elof Axel Carlson, 2001
3
Fit, Unfit Or Misfit?: How to Perform Fitness for Duty ...
This book is the product of a decade of clinical practice, research, and collaboration with a variety of professionals.
Kathleen P. Decker, 2006
4
Unfit For Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against ...
Veterans who served with Joh Kerry discuss the times spent with him in Vietnam and the reasons they believe he is unfit to lead the country.
John E. O'Neill, Jerome R. Corsi, 2004
5
Unfit Subjects: Educational Policy and the Teen Mother
Unfit Subjects uses feminist, race and poststructural theories to inform a satisfactory educational policy.
Wanda S. Pillow, 2004
6
Memoirs of An Unfit Mother
This is Anne Robinson. Are you game?
Anne Robinson, 2001
7
Unfit for Marriage: Impotent Spouses on Trial in the Basque ...
Unfit for Marriage is the first study in English to address the proceedings of a Spanish ecclesiastical court and is a vivid portrait of marriage and marital sex in early modern Europe.
Edward J. Behrend-Martínez, 2007
8
Tramps, Unfit Mothers, and Neglected Children: Negotiating ...
"Deeply researched and beautifully crafted, this book is an original contribution to the history of American reform, family, and working-class culture."—Barbara Melosh, George Mason University
Sherri Broder, 2011
9
Unfit to Practice
Someone is bent on destroying the lives of Nina’s clients and, in the process, Nina Reilly. From the Hardcover edition.
Perri O'Shaughnessy, 2003
10
An Unfit Mother: How to get your Health, Shape and Sanity ...
This upbeat, achievable plan helps you get back into shape after pregnancy, by combining super nutrition (including meal suggestions and dietary advice) and effective short exercise routines you can do anywhere.
Kate Cook, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNFIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unfit is used in the context of the following news items.
1
German Court Says Former Auschwitz SS Medic Unfit For Trial
BERLIN (AP) — A German court says it will not proceed with the trial of a former SS sergeant who served as a medic in the Auschwitz death camp because the ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
2
The average Australian worker: unfit, overweight, stressed and at risk
An exercise 'bootcamp' on Bondi Beach in Sydney. A study has found that physical inactivity and stress were found to be the leading preventable health risks for ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
3
Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe: No job for unfit police officers
Unfit and overweight police officers who repeatedly fail fitness tests have no place in the job, Britain's most senior police officer has warned. The Metropolitan ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
4
Ted Cruz Responds to Jerry Brown Saying He's 'Unfit' for Office
Before he officially announced his run for the presidency, Senator Ted Cruz responded to California Governor Jerry Brown calling him “unfit” for office. «Mediaite, Mar 15»
5
Barack Hussein Obama Is Not Just Unfit As Commander In Chief …
Governor Bobby Jindal recently asserted that Barack Obama “is unfit to be commander in chief.” He's half right. America's situation is dire because Obama is ... «Western Journalism, Feb 15»
6
Canadian soldiers with mental health conditions more likely to be …
... with mental health conditions, especially those with Afghan war illnesses, are far more likely to be declared unfit for military service, the Canadian Press writes. «Ottawa Citizen, Feb 15»
7
Woman charged with murder in deaths of son, granddaughter, found …
Sylvia Majewska appeared Thursday morning in 52-3 District Court for a competency hearing, where it was revealed that she is currently unfit to stand trial. «The Oakland Press, Feb 15»
8
Andrew Little: Rennie 'unfit' for SSC job
Andrew Little says in the wake of the Roger Sutton sexual harassment claims, state services commissioner Iain Rennie is "unfit" to do the job. Mr Sutton, the ... «New Zealand Herald, Nov 14»
9
Judge: Greenwood doctor unfit to stand trial
A judge on Wednesday ruled a Greenwood doctor unfit to stand trial for his alleged role in a murder-for-hire scheme to kill a local attorney. The Greenwood ... «Jackson Clarion Ledger, Oct 14»
10
Attorney: Second Girl in Slender Man Case Unfit for Trial
A psychologist has determined that the second of two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier, charged with stabbing a classmate 19 times in an attempt to please a ... «People Magazine, Sep 14»

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