Unfitting: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ
unfitting
[ สnหfษชtษชล ]
inappropriate
Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
Synonyms
improper, inappropriate, unsuitable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| unfitting |
Use this when something does not conform to expected standards or is not suitable for the situation.
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| inappropriate |
Utilize this when referring to something that is not right or suitable in a given context, often implying social or contextual inacceptability.
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| unsuitable |
This word is best used when something does not meet the requirements or conditions of a particular situation or purpose.
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| improper |
This often implies a violation of social norms or rules, and can suggest a lack of correctness or morality.
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Examples of usage
- The casual attire was deemed unfitting for the formal event.
- His behavior was considered unfitting for a professional setting.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfitting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inadequado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคชเคฏเฅเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช unangemessen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak sesuai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฒัะดะฟะพะฒัะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niewลaลciwy
๐ฏ๐ต ไธ้ฉๅใช
๐ซ๐ท inappropriรฉ
๐ช๐ธ inapropiado
๐น๐ท uygunsuz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ ์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ูุงุณุจ
๐จ๐ฟ nevhodnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nevhodnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ neprimeren
๐ฎ๐ธ รณviรฐeigandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะนะบะตัััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฃแคแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uyฤunsuz
๐ฒ๐ฝ inapropiado
Etymology
The word 'unfitting' is derived from the verb 'fit', which originated from Old English 'fittan' meaning 'to be suitable'. The prefix 'un-' is used to indicate the negation of the word, resulting in 'unfit'. Over time, 'unfitting' has come to be commonly used to describe something that is not appropriate or suitable for a specific purpose or situation.
See also: fit, fitness, fitter, fitting, fittingly, fittingness, misfit, outfitting, unfit, unfitness.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,697 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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