unfitting

/ʌnˈfɪt.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈfi-tiŋ/ (ame, mw)

unfitting — adjective

  • unfittingpositive
  • more unfittingcomparative
  • most unfittingsuperlative

1. something that is unfitting fails to meet the unspoken rules or expected standar

1.形容詞B2
釋義

something that is unfitting fails to meet the unspoken rules or expected standards of a place, event, or activity — for example, shouting during a quiet ceremony or wearing sportswear to a job interview.

例句

Brandon felt his casual jokes were unfitting for the solemn atmosphere of the memorial service.

unfitting for + [formal/serious occasion]

The committee decided that the candidate's aggressive tone was unfitting for a diplomatic post.

同義詞
  • unsuitable

    the most common neutral alternative; works for people, objects, and situations

  • inappropriate

    stronger judgment, often used for behavior that breaks social rules

  • improper

    formal and carries a moral or social-rule connotation

反義詞
  • fitting

    opposite in register and meaning; describes something that suits the occasion perfectly

  • appropriate

    common alternative; describes behavior or things that match the situation well

文法句型

unfitting for [situation/occasion]

unfitting to [context]

用法筆記

More formal and less common than the alternatives 'unsuitable' or 'inappropriate.' Unfitting typically appears in writing rather than everyday conversation. The word it describes is usually an abstract quality (tone, behavior, language, dress) rather than a person.

常見錯誤

❌I returned the shoes because they were unfitting.
✅I returned the shoes because they didn't fit.
💡'unfitting' describes suitability for a situation, not physical size or fit.
❌He was unfitting for the job.
✅He was unsuitable for the job.
💡'unfitting' is rarely used directly for people; use 'unsuitable' or 'not right' instead.