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- [uhn-fit]
- /ʌnˈfɪt/
- /ˌʌn.ˈfɪt.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-fit]
- /ʌnˈfɪt/
Definitions of unfitting word
- adjective unfitting suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming. 1
- verb with object unfitting to render unfit or unsuitable; disqualify. 1
- noun unfitting the act of a person or thing that fits. 1
- noun unfitting an act or instance of trying on clothes that are being made or altered to determine proper fit. 1
- noun unfitting anything provided as equipment, parts, supply, etc. 1
- noun unfitting Usually, fittings. furniture, fixtures, etc., as of a building or apartment. 1
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Origin of unfitting
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; un-1 + fit1
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Parts of speech for Unfitting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unfitting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unfitting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unfitting
adj unfitting
- at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
- flawed — characterized by flaws; having imperfections: a flawed gem; a seriously flawed piece of work.
- foot-in-mouth — (of a statement) inappropriate, insensitive, or imprudent.
- ill-fitted — badly or uncomfortably fitted: an ill-fitted denture.
- ill-suited — not suitable; inappropriate.
verb unfitting
adjective unfitting
- exceeding — Very great.
- garbage — discarded animal and vegetable matter, as from a kitchen; refuse.
- mismatched — Simple past tense and past participle of mismatch.
- nonexpert — A person who is not an expert.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
Antonyms for unfitting
adj unfitting
- ad rem — to the point; without digression
- adapted — If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- all-purpose — You use all-purpose to refer to things that have lots of different uses or can be used in lots of different situations.
- applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
adjective unfitting
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- conformant — In accordance with a set of specifications.
- expedient — (of an action) Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- just — guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
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