Synonyms for unfit
ʌnˈfɪtun·fit

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1. unfit

   Synonyms:
   disqualified, inadequate, incompetent, inferior, insufficient, poor, unequal, unqualified, unsatisfactory, unsuitable, useless, worthless

   Antonyms:
   able, adapted, adequate, capable, commensurate, competent, equal, fit, fitted, fitting, qualified, satisfactory, sufficient, suitable

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1. unfitadjective

   Synonyms:
   improper, unsuitable, inconsistent, untimely, incompetent

2. unfitverb

   Synonyms:
   disable, incapacitate, disqualify, render unfit

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1. unfitadjective

   below the required standards for a purpose

   "an unfit parent"; "unfit for human consumption"

   Synonyms:
   unsound, bad

   Antonyms:
   healthy, able, worthy, suitable, conditioned, acceptable, fit, suited, in condition(p), able-bodied

2. unfitadjective

   not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition

   "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"

   Synonyms:
   unsound, bad

   Antonyms:
   acceptable, fit, conditioned, worthy, suitable, able-bodied, able, in condition(p), suited, healthy

3. bad, unfit, unsoundverb

   physically unsound or diseased

   "has a bad back"; "a bad heart"; "bad teeth"; "an unsound limb"; "unsound teeth"

   Synonyms:
   big, spoiled, uncollectible, risky, bad, speculative, regretful, fallacious, forged, defective, mentally ill, sorry, tough, spoilt, unsound, unstable, high-risk

   Antonyms:
   fit, conditioned, suitable, in condition(p), worthy, able-bodied, suited, able, acceptable, healthy

4. disqualify, unfit, indisposeverb

   make unfit or unsuitable

   "Your income disqualifies you"

   Synonyms:
   disincline, disqualify, indispose

   Antonyms:
   worthy, able, conditioned, fit, in condition(p), suited, healthy, suitable, acceptable, able-bodied

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1. unfitadjective

   Synonyms:
   unsuitable, inappropriate, inapposite, inapt

2. unfitadjective

   Synonyms:
   unqualified, incapable, incapacitated, insufficient, unequal

3. unfitverb

   Synonyms:
   disqualify, make unfit, incapacitate

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1. unfitadjective

   Synonyms:
   unsuitable, ineligible, inappropriate, unqualified, incompetent, inapt, inept

2. unfitverb

   Synonyms:
   disqualify, incapacitate, disable

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1. List of paraphrases for "unfit":

   unsuitable, incapable, unworthy, unable, inappropriate, incompetent, improper, non-eligible, ineligible

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1. James Madison, The Federalist, Paper # 10:

   No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his integrity. With equal, nay with greater reason, a body of men are unfit to be both judges and parties at the same time.

2. President Harding:

   Let the black man vote when he is fit to vote; prohibit the white man voting when he is unfit to vote.

3. Butler:

   A man of quick and active wit For drudgery is more unfit, Compared to those of duller parts, Than running nags are to draw carts.

4. Ramana Pemmaraju:

   When psychologically unfit form the majority in any sect, and yet proclaim to be the only fittest, will not only be a threat to the existence of the sane minority, but are surely catastrophic for the human race as a whole!

5. James Mattis:

   He's dangerous, james Mattis's unfit.