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unfit for

[/ʌnˈfɪt fɔːr/]
adjective phrase
impróprio para
1. not suitable or qualified for a particular purpose, role, or activity
He was deemed unfit for military service due to health issues.
Ele foi considerado impróprio para o serviço militar devido a problemas de saúde.
2. lacking the necessary physical or mental condition for something
The bridge was declared unfit for heavy traffic.
A ponte foi declarada imprópria para tráfego pesado.
3. morally or legally inadequate for a position or responsibility
The judge ruled him unfit for custody of the children.
O juiz o declarou impróprio para a guarda das crianças.
Synonyms
unsuitable forunqualified forinadequate forincompetent forincapable of
Antonyms
fit forsuitable forqualified forappropriate forcapable of

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impróprio para
most common usage
General Brazilian
inadequado para
alternative form emphasizing inadequacy
Portugal
impróprio para
standard usage
Portugal
inapto para
formal/legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

unfit for human consumption
unfit for purpose
unfit for duty
unfit for office
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