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unfitting

[/ʌnˈfɪtɪŋ/]
adjective
inadequado
1. not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, occasion, or person
His casual attire was unfitting for the formal ceremony.
Seu traje casual era inadequado para a cerimônia formal.
2. not befitting one's character, status, or dignity
Such behavior is unfitting for a person of his position.
Tal comportamento é inadequado para uma pessoa da sua posição.
3. lacking proper fit or adjustment
The unfitting dress required several alterations.
O vestido inadequado exigiu vários ajustes.
Synonyms
inappropriateunsuitableimproperunbecomingunworthyill-fitting
Antonyms
fittingappropriatesuitableproperbecomingbefitting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inadequado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
inadequado
standard usage
São Paulo
inadequado
standard usage
Portugal
inadequado
standard usage; may also use 'impróprio'

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of place
not in keeping with
unworthy of
beneath one's dignity
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