unfit

Everyday

1. Not healthy or strong in the body, usually because of too little exercise. tree →
2. Not good enough or not suitable for something: unfit to eat, unfit for use. tree →

In the lessons

In PE and health: getting unfit from too little exercise. In safety and science: water unfit to drink, a building unfit to live in. In formal language: «unfit for purpose» means it does not do its job.

Examples

• I felt unfit after the summer holidays and got out of breath fast. tree →
• The water in the pond is unfit to drink. tree →
• The old bridge was declared unfit for use. tree →
• The player was unfit to play because of an injury. tree →
• Food left in a hot car may be unfit to eat. tree →
• The council said the flats were unfit for families. tree →
• Am I unfit to be emperor? tree →

Note

Takes «an». Often «unfit to + verb» or «unfit for + noun». Two different senses: body fitness and suitability. Opposite: fit.