unfit
gb/ʌnfˈɪt/ us/ʌnfˈɪt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 7300
Významy
0 významů
adjective
B2
property
1
not suitable for a use or purpose
Not good, safe, or right to be used for something.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is unfit for [purpose/group]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"The water is not fit"* without adding what it is not fit for. In most cases, you should say *"unfit for [purpose]"*, for example: *"unfit for drinking"* or *"unfit for children"*. They may also confuse *"unfit"* with *"unhealthy"*: food can be *unhealthy* but still legally safe, while *unfit* usually means it should not be used at all.
Synonyma
unsuitable (General word for not being right or acceptable for a particular purpose.)
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inadequate (Emphasizes that the thing does not reach the needed level or standard.)
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unsafe (Stresses that using it could cause harm or danger.)
Antonyma
suitable (Meets the needs or conditions for a particular use.)
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fit (Often used in official or technical judgments meaning good enough or safe to use.)
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appropriate (Socially or practically right for the situation or purpose.)
Kolokace
unfit for human consumption
|unfit for use
|unfit for purpose
|unfit to live in
|housing unfit for habitation
|water unfit to drink
Témata
quality
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The water was declared unfit for human consumption after the chemical spill.
- Inspectors found several apartments unfit for habitation.
- Much of the equipment is old and unfit for modern production standards.
- The meat was judged unfit for sale and had to be destroyed.
- They considered the playground unfit to play in until the broken swings were fixed.
Učební příklady
- This food is unfit for people to eat.
- The old house is unfit for a family to live in.
- The doctor said the dirty water is unfit for drinking.
- These shoes are unfit for running long distances.
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B1
property
2
not physically fit or in shape
Not strong or healthy enough, especially for sports or exercise.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is unfit
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *"unfit"* with *"tired"*. *Unfit* describes your general condition over a period of time, while *tired* describes how you feel at a specific moment. Also, say *"I am unfit"*, not *"I have unfit"*.
Synonyma
out of shape (Informal; commonly used for everyday talk about low physical fitness.)
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unhealthy (Broader; can refer to diet or lifestyle, not only physical fitness level.)
Antonyma
fit (General word for being in good physical condition.)
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in shape (Informal phrase meaning physically fit and able to exercise.)
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athletic (Suggests not only fit but also naturally strong or good at sports.)
Kolokace
physically unfit
|grossly unfit
|too unfit to run
|unfit and overweight
|feel very unfit
Témata
health
|sports
|daily_life
|body
Příklady
- I feel really unfit after sitting at a desk all winter.
- He was too unfit to keep up with the rest of the team.
- The test showed that many students were unfit for intense physical activity.
- If you are very unfit, start with short walks and build up slowly.
Učební příklady
- I am unfit because I do not do any exercise.
- She gets tired quickly because she is unfit.
- He is too unfit to run five kilometers.
- I felt unfit after many weeks of no sport.
adjective
B2
property
3
not medically or mentally able for duty
Not able to do a job or duty because of illness, injury, or mental problems, often decided by a doctor or court.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is unfit for [work/duty]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"unfit to work"* where formal contexts more often use *"unfit for work"*. Both are understandable, but *"unfit for work"* is the common fixed phrase in official or medical writing.
Synonyma
incapable (Stresses lack of ability, often in a formal or official context.)
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unfit for duty (Set phrase in itself, used especially in military or police contexts.)
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incapacitated (Emphasizes that illness or injury prevents normal functioning.)
Antonyma
fit for work (Common medical or HR phrase meaning able to work.)
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fit for duty (Used in official contexts (police, military) to mean able to perform required tasks.)
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competent (Stresses that someone has the necessary ability or mental capacity.)
Kolokace
unfit for work
|unfit for duty
|unfit to stand trial
|unfit to drive
|medically unfit
|declared unfit
Témata
health
|work
|law
Příklady
- The doctor signed a note stating that she was unfit for work for two weeks.
- He was found medically unfit for military service.
- After the accident, the pilot was declared unfit to fly.
- The judge ruled that the defendant was unfit to stand trial.
- Because of his condition, he is currently unfit to drive.
Učební příklady
- The doctor says I am unfit for work this week.
- He is unfit for duty after his injury.
- The court said she was unfit to stand trial.
- Because of his eye problem, he is unfit to drive a car.
adjective
C1
property
4
morally or socially improper
Too rude, violent, or bad for some people or places, for example for children or for TV.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is unfit for [audience/purpose]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes try to use *"unfit"* where *"rude"* or *"impolite"* is better in everyday speech. *Unfit* in this sense is more often used about media or content being allowed or not allowed (for example, *unfit for children*, *unfit for publication*).
Synonyma
inappropriate (General word for not acceptable in a social or moral sense.)
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offensive (Emphasizes that the content may upset or anger people.)
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indecent (Stronger; often used for sexual or very rude content.)
Antonyma
suitable (Acceptable and correct for the audience or situation.)
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wholesome (Suggests something is healthy and morally safe, especially for children.)
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acceptable (Socially or morally allowed; not likely to offend.)
Kolokace
unfit for children
|unfit for family viewing
|unfit for broadcast
|unfit for publication
|unfit for a classroom
|unfit for a public forum
Témata
ethics
|media
|politeness
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The editor considered the scene unfit for publication in a family magazine.
- Many parents felt the film was unfit for young children.
- His comments were unfit for broadcast and were cut from the live show.
- Teachers complained that the book’s language was unfit for use in the classroom.
Učební příklady
- This movie is unfit for children.
- The words he used are unfit for TV.
- The picture is unfit for a school book.
- Some people think this song is unfit for radio.
Sloveso
formal
C1
action
5
make someone or something unsuitable
To make someone or something not able or not right for a job or use.
Vzorec užití:
[something] unfits [someone/something] for [duty/purpose]
Častá chyba:
This verb use is formal and not very common in everyday speech. Learners often overuse it instead of more natural phrases like *"make him unable to work"* or *"stop her from working"*. Use the verb *"unfit"* mainly in formal or written contexts, especially with *"for"*: *"unfit him for service"*.
Synonyma
disable (Often used when injury or illness removes physical ability.)
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disqualify (Focuses on removing the right or permission to do something, often officially.)
Antonyma
prepare (To make someone ready and able to do something.)
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qualify (To give someone the skills or status needed for a role or activity.)
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fit (As a verb, means to make something suitable or ready for a purpose.)
Kolokace
injury unfit[s] him for service
|illness unfit[s] her for work
|age may unfit them for duty
|conditions that unfit a building for use
|accident unfit[s] him for military service
Témata
health
|work
|cause_effect
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The serious back injury may unfit him for heavy manual work.
- Years of isolation can unfit a person for normal social life.
- Poor training will unfit these recruits for front-line duty.
Učební příklady
- A bad accident can unfit a worker for his job.
- Serious illness may unfit her for normal work.
- Long prison time can unfit a person for life outside.
- The damage could unfit the car for long trips.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
unfit
IPA
GB/ʌnfˈɪt/
US/ʌnfˈɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
un - fit (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fit)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: unfit
Verb
- Base: unfit
- 3rd Person Singular: unfits
- Present Participle: unfitting
- Past: unfitted
Příbuzná slova
Forms
unfits
verb
unfitting
verb
unfitted
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unfitness
noun
Related words
fitting
adjective B2
Gramatické poznámky
- Irregular present participle: unfitting Verb
- Irregular past: unfitted Verb
Výrazy
unfit for children
1/ʌnfˈɪt fɚ t͡ʃˈɪldɹən/
fixed phrase
not suitable for children
Too violent, sexual, or rude for children to see, read, or hear.
Příklady
- Many parents think this video game is unfit for children.
- The teacher said the film was unfit for children and chose another one.
unfit for duty
1/ʌnfˈɪt fɚ dˈuti/
fixed phrase
not able to do official duty
Not able to do your official job, especially in the police or military, often because of health or behavior problems.
Příklady
- The soldier was found unfit for duty after his injury.
- Officers who report to work drunk are considered unfit for duty.
unfit for human consumption
1/ʌnfˈɪt fɚ hjˈumən kənsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
not safe for people to eat
Not safe for people to eat or drink because it is dirty, spoiled, or dangerous.
Příklady
- After the flood, all the tap water was declared unfit for human consumption.
- Tests showed that the fish were unfit for human consumption due to high levels of mercury.
unfit for purpose
1/ʌnfˈɪt fɚ pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
not suitable for intended purpose
Not good or strong enough to do the job it was made for.
Příklady
- Customers complained that the software was unfit for purpose.
- The report concluded that the current system is unfit for purpose.
unfit for work
1/ʌnfˈɪt fɚ wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
not medically able to work
Not able to do your job because of illness or injury, as decided by a doctor or official.
Příklady
- Her doctor signed a note saying she was unfit for work for ten days.
- He has been unfit for work since the operation.
unfit to hold office
1/ʌnfˈɪt tə hˈoʊld ˈɔfɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
not suitable to have public office
Not good or responsible enough to have an important public job, for example in government.
Příklady
- The scandal convinced many voters that he was unfit to hold office.
- They argued that her behavior made her unfit to hold office.
unfit to stand trial
1/ʌnfˈɪt tə stˈænd tɹˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
not mentally able for trial
Not mentally able to understand a court case or speak with a lawyer, so the person cannot have a trial.
Příklady
- Psychiatrists found the defendant unfit to stand trial.
- If a person is unfit to stand trial, the case is usually delayed or handled in another way.