unfitness
noun
Simple meaning
Poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition.
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ənˈfɪtnəs
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Definition
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noun
The characteristic of being unfit or out of physical shape.
The characteristic of being unfit or ill-suited.
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
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Synonyms
Sense: characteristic of being unfit
Antonyms
Sense: characteristic of being unfit
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