unfit

unfit — adjective

1. not having the necessary qualities, skills, or qualifications for a particular j

1.形容詞B2
釋義

not having the necessary qualities, skills, or qualifications for a particular job, role, or purpose; not meeting the required standard for something

例句

Engineers declared the old bridge unsafe and unfit for traffic after the earthquake.

unfit for + noun phrase (traffic)

The hiring panel felt that Owen was unfit to manage such a large team.

unfit + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • unsuitable

    softer, implies a mismatch rather than a clear failure to meet standards

  • unqualified

    more specific — focuses on lacking official credentials or training

  • inadequate

    implies falling short in quantity or degree rather than categorical disqualification

  • incompetent

    stronger criticism of personal ability and performance in a role

反義詞
  • suitable

    having the right qualities for a purpose

  • qualified

    having the necessary credentials or training

  • fit

    general term for being good enough for a purpose

文法句型

be unfit for [noun phrase]

be unfit to [infinitive]

declare/find/deem + noun + unfit

用法筆記

Frequently occurs in formal evaluative contexts (legal, medical, professional) with verbs such as declare, find, deem, or rule in either active or passive voice.

常見錯誤

❌This meat is unfit to eat' (ambiguous — could mean dangerous or merely not suitable).
✅This meat is unfit for human consumption.
💡Use 'unfit for' with a specific context to avoid ambiguity.
❌I am unfit for this job' (when meaning out of shape, not lacking skill).
✅I am unfit for this job because I lack the required qualifications.
💡Reserve 'unfit for' for suitability; use 'unfit' alone for physical condition (sense 2).

2. lacking physical strength or stamina, typically as a result of little exercise o

2.形容詞B1
釋義

lacking physical strength or stamina, typically as a result of little exercise or because of a health problem or injury

例句

After months at a desk job, Elena felt unfit and short of breath climbing stairs.

felt unfit — predicative after linking verb

The army doctor told Bilal that he was too unfit for basic training.

too unfit for + noun phrase

同義詞
  • out of shape

    informal, common in everyday conversation

  • unhealthy

    broader — includes diet, sleep, and overall well-being, not just exercise

  • deconditioned

    formal, clinical term for loss of fitness from inactivity

反義詞
  • fit

    in good physical condition

  • healthy

    in good health generally

  • athletic

    having the strength and stamina typical of an athlete

文法句型

be/become/feel + unfit

too unfit + for + noun phrase

too unfit + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Commonly used after verbs such as be, feel, become, or remain to describe one's physical state. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes suitability for a purpose rather than health or fitness.

常見錯誤

❌I feel unfit for this meeting' (confusing physical condition with suitability).
✅I feel unfit because I haven't exercised in months.
💡For physical condition, don't add 'for + object'; keep the sentence simple.

unfit — verb