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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
Hogg had roiled the party with his announcement that the party would primary some incumbents seen as being ineffective or unfit for the political moment.
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Sarah Polus, The Hill, 14 June 2025
On May 7, Gardner city officials declared the near 200-unit complex at 101 Aspen St. unfit for habitation because the deteriorating water infrastructure left tenants with unreliable and inconsistent water service.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for future and current truck drivers after President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying truckers who don’t read and speak the language proficiently would be considered unfit for service.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
These board members have betrayed the public trust and shown themselves to be unfit to govern the district.
—Jay Steiger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Sarah Polus, The Hill, 14 June 2025
On May 7, Gardner city officials declared the near 200-unit complex at 101 Aspen St. unfit for habitation because the deteriorating water infrastructure left tenants with unreliable and inconsistent water service.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for future and current truck drivers after President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying truckers who don’t read and speak the language proficiently would be considered unfit for service.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
These board members have betrayed the public trust and shown themselves to be unfit to govern the district.
—Jay Steiger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 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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There’s also the risk that the new genes are unsuitable for Florida waters, and any interbreeding would weaken local stock.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Washing Windows Cleaning windows works best in good lighting to achieve a streak-free finish, making nighttime an unsuitable time for the task.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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Mestre’s indictment comes after he was initially deemed incompetent to stand trial by a judge in April.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Employees may view them as entitled or incompetent, regardless of their true abilities.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Outrageous videos of purple-haired teachers voicing deeply political and inappropriate content on social media often reach millions of people, creating the false impression that teachers are generally unhinged and want to use their perch to push a personal agenda.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Last season, Horner also came under scrutiny during an investigation into inappropriate and controlling behavior towards a female employee.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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For the eight minutes the Mets batted in the bottom of the eighth, Garrett was a shark incapable of pausing even for a second.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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There have been countless occasions when he was asked to get another batter, another few outs, when his weary body was simply incapable of doing so.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 29-year-old man from Lisle was arrested on charges of improper lane usage, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:27 a.m. July 1 at East Chicago Avenue and South Naper Boulevard.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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While these tools can help employers screen more job candidates and help identify relevant experience, human resources and legal experts warn improper training and implementation of hiring technologies can proliferate biases.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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And he’s become a beloved visitor to almost every continent, even though unable to return to his homeland.—
Pico Iyer,
Time,
5 July 2025
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However, according to the Baseball Rules Academy, the umpires got the call wrong.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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One of the company’s big assumptions about the phone had turned out to be wrong.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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“Unfit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfit. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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