unfit

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das nicht geeignet, nicht passend oder nicht in ausreichend guter körperlicher Verfassung für einen bestimmten Zweck ist.

Describes someone or something that is not suitable, qualified, or in good enough physical condition for a particular purpose.

1. Not suitable or appropriateB2formal

   Not meeting the required standards or qualifications for a particular purpose or role.

   Ungeeignet

   • The candidate was deemed unfit for the job due to lack of experience.
   • This water is unfit for drinking.
   • The building was declared unfit for human habitation.

   Synonymeimproperinappropriateincapableincompetentunbecomingunqualifiedunsuitableunsuited

   Antonymeappropriatefitproperqualifiedsuitable

2. Not in good physical conditionB1formal

   Lacking physical strength, stamina, or health; out of shape.

   Nicht in guter körperlicher Verfassung

   • He became unfit after years of a sedentary lifestyle.
   • She felt too unfit to run the marathon.
   • Regular exercise is important to avoid becoming unfit.

   Synonymeailingdebilitatedfeeblefrailinfirmsicklyunhealthyweak

   Antonymeathleticfithealthyrobuststrong

3. Physically unsound or diseasedB2formal

   Suffering from poor health or a medical condition that impairs normal function.

   Krank

   • The doctor declared him unfit for military service due to a heart condition.
   • The animal was found to be unfit and was taken to a shelter.
   • He was considered unfit to stand trial because of his mental state.

   Synonymeailingdiseasedillinfirmsicklyunhealthyunsound

   Antonymefithealthysoundwell

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck ungeeignet oder unqualifiziert zu machen.

A verb meaning to make someone or something unsuitable or not qualified for a particular purpose or role.

1. Make unsuitableC1formal

   To render something or someone unsuitable or incapable for a particular purpose.

   Ungeeignet machen

   • The constant noise unfits the room for studying.
   • His injury unfits him for heavy labor.
   • The new regulations unfitted the old equipment for use.

   Synonymedisabledisenabledisqualifyincapacitateindispose

   Antonymeequipfitpreparequalifysuit