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unfitness

 

[ ʌnˈfɪtnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical health

The state of being unfit, not physically healthy or strong enough.

Synonyms

illness, infirmity, weakness

Examples of usage

  • He was deemed unfitness for military service due to his poor health.
  • The doctor advised her to improve her fitness level to avoid unfitness.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

Lack of the necessary legal qualifications or requirements.

Synonyms

disqualification, incapacity, incompetence

Examples of usage

  • The court determined his unfitness to stand trial.
  • The unfitness of the witness was questioned by the defense.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfitness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inaptidão

🇮🇳 अयोग्यता

🇩🇪 Ungeeignetheit

🇮🇩 ketidaklayakan

🇺🇦 невідповідність

🇵🇱 niezdolność

🇯🇵 不適合 (ふてきごう)

🇫🇷 inaptitude

🇪🇸 ineptitud

🇹🇷 uygunsuzluk

🇰🇷 부적합

🇸🇦 عدم اللياقة

🇨🇿 nevhodnost

🇸🇰 nevhodnosť

🇨🇳 不适合 (bù shìhé)

🇸🇮 neprimernost

🇮🇸 óhæfni

🇰🇿 жарамсыздық

🇬🇪 შეუფერებლობა

🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq

🇲🇽 ineptitud

Etymology

The word 'unfitness' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the noun 'fitness', which comes from the Old French word 'fetise' meaning 'aptitude, capacity'. Over time, 'fitness' evolved to refer to physical health and suitability. 'Unfitness' gained usage in the 18th century to describe the state of being physically or legally unfit.

See also: fit, fitness, fitter, fitting, fittingly, fittingness, misfit, outfitting, unfit, unfitting.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,378, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.