English · Word Candidate

unfit

/ʌnˈfɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: unfitter · unfittest · unfits · unfitting

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Not fit; not having the correct requirements.

Adjective

Examples

Jack cannot run, making him unfit for the track team.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not fit, not having a good physical demeanor.

Adjective

Examples

I've become so unfit after stopping cycling to town.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To make unfit; to render unsuitable, spoil, disqualify.

Verb

Examples

He [...] added that he was fearful Christianity, or rather Christians, had unfitted him for ascending the pure and undefiled throne of thirty pagan Kings before him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “unfit” mean?

Not fit; not having the correct requirements.

Is “unfit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.