Definition of unfit
(Entry 1 of 2)
: not fit:
a : not adapted to a purpose : unsuitable
b : not qualified : incapable, incompetent
c : physically or mentally unsound
unfit
verbunfitted or unfit; unfitting; unfits
Definition of unfit (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make unfit : disable, disqualify
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The first known use of unfit was in 1545
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