Deem unfit: meaning, definitions and examples

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deem unfit

 

[ diːm ʌnˈfɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

judgment

To consider someone or something not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

inappropriate, unqualified, unsuitable.

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Word Description / Examples
unsuitable

Describes something or someone that does not match the requirements or fit the situation well.

  • The shoes were unsuitable for hiking
  • Due to the rainy weather, the outdoor venue was unsuitable for the event
inappropriate

Describes something not suitable or proper in a particular situation or context. Often used for behavior or comments.

  • His comments were deemed inappropriate during the meeting
  • Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is generally considered inappropriate
unqualified

Implies that someone lacks the necessary skills, knowledge, or credentials for a job or task.

  • She was unqualified for the position due to her lack of experience
  • The unqualified candidate was not considered for the job

Examples of usage

  • He was deemed unfit for the position due to lack of experience.
  • The doctor deemed the patient unfit to travel.
  • The court deemed the evidence unfit for trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "deem unfit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 considerar inapto

🇮🇳 अयोग्य समझना

🇩🇪 für untauglich halten

🇮🇩 menganggap tidak layak

🇺🇦 вважати непридатним

🇵🇱 uznać za nieodpowiedniego

🇯🇵 不適格とみなす

🇫🇷 considérer inapte

🇪🇸 considerar inapto

🇹🇷 uygunsuz görmek

🇰🇷 부적합하다고 간주하다

🇸🇦 اعتبار غير مؤهل

🇨🇿 považovat za nezpůsobilého

🇸🇰 považovať za nespôsobilého

🇨🇳 视为不合格

🇸🇮 šteti za neprimernega

🇮🇸 telja óhæfan

🇰🇿 жарамсыз деп санау

🇬🇪 არასათანადოდ ჩათვლა

🇦🇿 uyğunsuz hesab etmək

🇲🇽 considerar inapto

Etymology

The word 'deem' originated from the Old English word 'dēman', meaning 'to judge'. The word 'unfit' is a combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'fit', which has roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic. Together, 'deem unfit' reflects the idea of judging something as not suitable or appropriate.