Unfitted: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfitted

 

[ ʌnˈfɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not suitable

The term 'unfitted' refers to something that is not adapted, equipped, or suitable for a particular use or function. It is often used in contexts where an object, person, or situation fails to meet necessary requirements or standards.

Synonyms

inadequate, inappropriate, unqualified, unsuitable.

Examples of usage

  • The unfitted parts were unable to function properly.
  • She felt unfitted for the leadership role.
  • The team's unfitted strategy led to their failure.
  • He was wearing unfitted shoes which caused discomfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfitted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inadequado

🇮🇳 अनफिटेड

🇩🇪 ungeeignet

🇮🇩 tidak cocok

🇺🇦 неконструктивний

🇵🇱 niedostosowany

🇯🇵 不適合な

🇫🇷 inadapté

🇪🇸 inadecuado

🇹🇷 uyumsuz

🇰🇷 부적합한

🇸🇦 غير ملائم

🇨🇿 nepřiměřený

🇸🇰 neprispôsobený

🇨🇳 不适合的

🇸🇮 neprilagojen

🇮🇸 óviðeigandi

🇰🇿 сәйкес келмейтін

🇬🇪 არათანაბარი

🇦🇿 uyğunsuz

🇲🇽 inadecuado

Etymology

The word 'unfitted' is formed through the combination of the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation or the opposite, and the past participle 'fitted', derived from 'fit', indicating suitability or adaptation. The origin of the root 'fit' can be traced back to Middle English 'fitten', which meant 'to make fit, to prepare', and has roots in Old Norse 'fitja', meaning to equip or to make suitable. The evolution of the word reflects a transition in meaning over centuries from a physical sense of being suitable or appropriate to a broader conceptual application assessing someone's or something's readiness or capability. The use of 'unfitted' in modern language emerges to designate a clear dichotomy between what is suitable and what lacks that quality, especially in various contexts such as clothing, skills, and strategies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,282, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.