Noun: unfitness ,ún'fit-nus
- The quality of not being suitable
"the judges agreed on his unfitness for the appointment"
- Poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
"His unfitness was evident when he couldn't climb a flight of stairs without getting winded";
- softness
- Lacking the power to perform
"The candidate's unfitness for office became apparent during the debate";
- inability
Type of: health problem, ill health, ineptness, quality, unhealthiness, unsuitability, unsuitableness
Antonym: fitness