Antonyms for unfitness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uhn-fit

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈfɪt

Definition of unfitness

Origin : 1540s, "not suitable" (in reference to things), from un- (1) "not" + past participle of fit (see fit (adj.)). Related: Unfitness. In reference to persons or human qualities, attested from 1550s. The verb meaning "to render unfit" is recorded from 1610s.

noun impropriety

Example sentences :

And a second and a third month may only deepen the sense of ignorance and unfitness.
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

The unfitness would be increased by the short period during which they held office.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

Candidates must only be proposed for their fitness, and opposed on the ground of unfitness.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

Besides, their fitness or unfitness has nothing to do with it.
Extract from : « The Destroyer » by Burton Egbert Stevenson

It's a sign of my unfitness for it that I'm able to abandon it.
Extract from : « A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories » by William D. Howells

Then a great burden of unfitness and helplessness came upon him.
Extract from : « The Kentucky Ranger » by Edward T. Curnick

He soon showed his unfitness for the duties of quiet government.
Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

Unfitness to pursue our research in the unfathomable waters.
Extract from : « Moby Dick; or The Whale » by Herman Melville

Pitt well knew his unfitness, and deplored the consequences.
Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 » by Various

Is this no evidence of the unfitness of the African for civilization?
Extract from : « The Right of American Slavery » by True Worthy Hoit

Synonyms for unfitness

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