How Do You Spell UNFIT?

Pronunciation: [ʌnfˈɪt] (IPA)

The word "unfit" is spelled with four letters, but the pronunciation is slightly more complicated. The IPA phonetic transcription of "unfit" is /ʌnˈfɪt/. The first sound, /ʌ/, is a short vowel sound that is similar to the sound in the word "up." The second sound, /n/, is a nasal consonant that is followed by the stressed syllable, /ˈfɪt/, which ends with the consonant /t/. The word "unfit" means not suitable or not able to meet a particular standard.

UNFIT Meaning and Definition

  1. Unfit is an adjective that refers to a condition or state in which something or someone is not suitable, appropriate, or capable for a particular purpose or task. It indicates a lack of physical or mental ability, or a failure to meet the necessary requirements or standards.

    When describing a person, unfit often suggests a lack of physical, mental, or moral strength or endurance. It can be used to indicate that an individual is not physically healthy or strong enough to perform certain activities or engage in certain professions. Furthermore, it can imply that a person lacks the mental capacity, qualifications, or skills required for a particular role or responsibility. It may also relate to a person's moral character or conduct, suggesting that they are not morally or socially acceptable due to their behavior, beliefs, or actions.

    Unfit can also describe objects, conditions, or situations, suggesting that they are not appropriate, suitable, or safe for their intended purpose. For instance, an unfit environment could be one that is hazardous, unsuitable, or unable to meet the necessary standards for health, safety, or functionality.

    In summary, unfit refers to an inability, inadequacy, or unsuitability of someone or something, whether physical, mental, moral, or based on standards or requirements, rendering them inappropriate or incapable for a specific purpose or task.

  2. • To disable; to disqualify.
    • Unfitness.
    • Unsuitable; unqualified.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNFIT

Etymology of UNFIT

The word unfit has a Latin origin. It comes from the Latin prefix un- meaning not or opposite of, and the Latin root aptus meaning suited or fitting. Therefore, unfit literally means not fitting or not suited.

Similar spelling words for UNFIT

Conjugate verb Unfit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unfitted
you would have unfitted
he/she/it would have unfitted
we would have unfitted
they would have unfitted

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unfitting
you would have been unfitting
he/she/it would have been unfitting
we would have been unfitting
they would have been unfitting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unfit
you would unfit
he/she/it would unfit
we would unfit
they would unfit

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unfitting
you would be unfitting
he/she/it would be unfitting
we would be unfitting
they would be unfitting

FUTURE

I will unfit
you will unfit
he/she/it will unfit
we will unfit
they will unfit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unfitting
you will be unfitting
he/she/it will be unfitting
we will be unfitting
they will be unfitting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unfitted
you will have unfitted
he/she/it will have unfitted
we will have unfitted
they will have unfitted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unfitting
you will have been unfitting
he/she/it will have been unfitting
we will have been unfitting
they will have been unfitting

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s unfit

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unfitting
you were unfitting
he/she/it was unfitting
we were unfitting
they were unfitting

PAST PARTICIPLE

unfitted

PAST PERFECT

I had unfitted
you had unfitted
he/she/it had unfitted
we had unfitted
they had unfitted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unfitting
you had been unfitting
he/she/it had been unfitting
we had been unfitting
they had been unfitting

PRESENT

I unfit
you unfit
he/she/it unfits
we unfit
they unfit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unfitting
you are unfitting
he/she/it is unfitting
we are unfitting
they are unfitting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unfitting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unfitted
you have unfitted
he/she/it has unfitted
we have unfitted
they have unfitted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unfitting
you have been unfitting
he/she/it has been unfitting
we have been unfitting
they have been unfitting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unfit

SIMPLE PAST

I unfitted
you unfitted
he/she/it unfitted
we unfitted
they unfitted

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