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unfittingly

/ʌnˈfɪtɪŋli/ · un.fit.ting.ly
adverb
  1. In a way that is not suitable or appropriate. She was elected as the captain of the team, but she was chosen unfittingly, as she had never played the sport before.
  2. In a manner that is not fitting or becoming. The politician's behavior was unfittingly arrogant, given the circumstances of the crisis.
Did you know? The word 'unfittingly' is often used to describe situations where someone's behavior or actions are not in line with the expectations or norms of a particular situation, highlighting the importance of social norms and expectations in shaping our behavior.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 4 lookups Added Jul 29, 2026