unfitness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
  2. noun lacking the power to perform
  3. noun the quality of not being suitable

Etymology

From unfit + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

softness

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
ill health
Narrower (hyponyms)
infirmity, disability
Opposite (antonyms)
fitness

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