unfitness

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui n'est pas apte, inadapté ou en mauvaise condition physique.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being unsuitable, inadequate, or not in good physical condition.

indénombrable

1. Poor physical conditionB2formal

   The state of being physically weak or not in good shape, often due to a lack of exercise or a sedentary lifestyle.

   mauvaise condition physique

   • His unfitness was evident after he struggled to climb a single flight of stairs.
   • Years of a sedentary job had led to a general sense of unfitness.
   • The doctor warned him that his unfitness could lead to serious health problems.

   Synonymesdebilitydecrepitudefeeblenessfrailtyinfirmityweakness

   Antonymesfitnesshealthvigor

2. Lack of ability or powerC1formal

   The quality of being unable to perform a specific task or duty due to a lack of skill, strength, or authority.

   Incapacité (manque d'aptitude)

   • The court ruled on his unfitness to stand trial due to mental incapacity.
   • Her unfitness for the role was clear from her lack of experience.
   • The report highlighted the unfitness of the old equipment for modern tasks.

   Synonymesinabilityinadequacyincapabilityincapacityincompetenceineptitudeinsufficiencypowerlessness

   Antonymesabilityaptitudecapabilitycapacitycompetencefitnessqualification

3. Inappropriateness or unsuitabilityB2formal

   The quality of not being appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or environment.

   inadaptation

   • The unfitness of the building for residential use was obvious due to the lack of windows.
   • He argued the unfitness of the proposed location for a school.
   • The committee discussed the unfitness of the candidate's qualifications for the job.

   Synonymesinadequacyinappropriatenessinaptnessincompatibilityincongruityinexpediencyunsuitability

   Antonymesappropriatenessaptnessfitnesssuitability