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unfitness

[ˌʌnˈfɪtnəs]

unfitness Definition

the state of being physically or mentally unsuitable or unqualified.

Using unfitness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unfitness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His unfitness for the job was apparent from the beginning.

  • Example

    The athlete's unfitness was due to his injury.

  • Example

    Her unfitness to drive was evident after the accident.

unfitness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unfitness

Antonyms for unfitness

Phrases with unfitness

  • a legal term used to describe a defendant who is unable to understand the charges against them or participate in their own defense due to mental illness or disability

    Example

    The court declared him unfit to plead and ordered him to undergo psychiatric evaluation.

  • a condition of being physically unable to perform a task or activity

    Example

    Due to his physical unfitness, he was unable to complete the marathon.

  • mental unfitness

    a condition of being mentally unable to perform a task or activity

    Example

    The employee's mental unfitness was affecting his work performance.

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Summary: unfitness in Brief

The term 'unfitness' [ˌʌnˈfɪtnəs] refers to the state of being physically or mentally unsuitable or unqualified. It can be used to describe someone's inability to perform a task or activity, as in 'Due to his physical unfitness, he was unable to complete the marathon.' It can also be used in legal contexts, such as 'unfitness to plead,' which describes a defendant who is unable to understand the charges against them or participate in their own defense due to mental illness or disability.