unfitted

/ʌnˈfɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈfi-təd/ (ame, mw)

unfitted — adjective

  • unfittedpositive
  • more unfittedcomparative
  • most unfittedsuperlative

1. lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or character to succeed in a particular

1.形容詞B2
釋義

lacking the necessary qualities, skills, or character to succeed in a particular job, role, or situation

例句

Minh was unfitted for a team leader role because they struggled to make quick decisions.

unfitted for + role noun phrase

The committee declared the candidate unfitted to serve on the board of directors.

unfitted to-infinitive pattern

同義詞
  • unsuitable

    more common and less formal than unfitted; broader in application

  • unqualified

    specifically about lacking required credentials or training

  • ill-equipped

    emphasises lack of necessary resources, tools, or preparation

反義詞
  • fitted

    the direct opposite; suited to a role or purpose

  • suited

    more common in everyday speech for describing personal compatibility with a role

文法句型

unfitted + for + noun phrase

unfitted + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Often passive in construction (was judged unfitted, was declared unfitted). Unlike the more common adjective 'unfit', which can describe physical condition, 'unfitted' focuses specifically on lack of suitability for a role, task, or purpose.

常見錯誤

❌These shoes are unfitted for running.
✅These shoes are not suitable for running.
💡'unfitted' is not used for physical objects that do not fit correctly; use 'unsuitable' or 'ill-fitting' instead.
❌He felt unfitted after the illness.
✅He felt unfit after the illness.
💡To describe poor physical condition, use 'unfit', not 'unfitted'.

2. (of furniture) designed to stand freely rather than being attached to a wall or

2.形容詞C1
釋義

(of furniture) designed to stand freely rather than being attached to a wall or floor; (of a room or building) containing such movable items instead of permanent built-in storage

例句

The bedroom had unfitted furniture, including a tall wooden wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

collocation: unfitted furniture

Unlike fitted kitchen cabinets, unfitted units can be rearranged in a new house.

contrast: unfitted vs fitted kitchen

同義詞
  • freestanding

    more common across all varieties of English; same meaning

  • movable

    emphasises that the item can be repositioned easily

  • unattached

    neutral term; not fixed to a surface or structure

反義詞
  • fitted

    the standard opposite; describes furniture built into a room

  • built-in

    more common in American English for permanent fixtures

文法句型

unfitted + furniture / kitchen / wardrobe / shelves / units

用法筆記

Chiefly British English. The opposite of 'unfitted' is 'fitted' (built-in). This sense is most commonly used in the context of kitchens and bedrooms. Outside British English, 'free-standing' or 'movable' is preferred.

常見錯誤

❌I bought an unfitted wardrobe that leans against the wall.
✅I bought a freestanding wardrobe that leans against the wall.
💡'Unfitted' is less common in American English; 'freestanding' is more widely understood.
❌The unfitted carpet was easy to clean.
✅The loose carpet was easy to clean.
💡'Unfitted' is not used for carpets; use 'loose' or 'not fixed'.