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Unfitting

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adj. That is not fitting for its purpose

adj. Improper

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Not fitting; unsuitable; unbecoming.

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adj. not in keeping with what is correct or proper

Word Usage

"For such entertainments altogether enervate the minds of people, insensibly leading them into effeminacy, and unfitting them to endure those hardships, and fatigues, which must necessarily be undergone, to bring any province to perfection."

Equivalent

subhuman unsuitable halting afflicted dipped

Verb Form

unfits unfitted unfitting

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

change modify alter

Variant

unfitted unfitting

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

disable incapacitate disqualify unsuitable improper

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

Brit Grit Kit Pitt Pritt

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

unable unfitted unsuitable inappropriate incompetent