Word
unfitting
/ˌʌnˈfitiŋ/
adjective
不适当的；不相称的
核心释义
not appropriate or suitable; not in keeping with what is correct or proper
- 1.
不合适的(如衣服)。
Not fitting (e.g., of clothes).
- 2.
不适合用途的；不恰当的；不适宜的。
That is not fitting for its purpose; unsuitable; improper.
不合适的(如衣服)。；不适合用途的；不恰当的；不适宜的。；不适当的；不相称的
用法In use
His casual attire was unfitting for the formal wedding ceremony.
用法提示：unfitting作为形容词，表示'不适当的'，描述事物与场合不相称。
The loud music seemed unfitting in the quiet library.
用法提示：unfitting作为形容词，表示'不相称的'，描述事物与环境不协调。
Her comment was unfitting for the solemn occasion.
用法提示：unfitting作为形容词，表示'不适当的'，描述言论与场合不符。
be unfitting for sb/sth
用于表示某事物不适合特定的人或场合。
His comment was unfitting for the occasion.
他的评论不适合这个场合。
it is unfitting (for sb) to do sth
常用于正式语境，表示做某事不得体。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- unfit
- 不健康的；不合适的 · unfit 指身体不健康或能力不足，而 unfitting 指行为、事物等不适当、不相称。
- inappropriate
- 不恰当的；不合适的 · inappropriate 更常用于社交场合或行为，强调不合礼仪；unfitting 则强调与标准或预期不符。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.