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unfitted

unfitted

4.2
Not the right size or shape to attach properly
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈfɪtɪd/
translation icon : mal ajustado
  • She wore an unfitted dress that hung loosely from her shoulders.

Examples

  • The replacement part was unfitted and would not attach securely to the machine.

  • His shoes were unfitted and caused blisters.

  • The new kitchen cabinets arrived unfitted and needed to be adjusted before installation.

  • The dress was unfitted and looked awkward on her.

  • The new sofa was unfitted, leaving gaps that made it uncomfortable to sit on.

  • She decided to return the unfitted shirt because it was too loose around her waist.

  • The fence panels were unfitted and did not align with the posts, creating a gap.

Synonyms

loose
vsunfitted
155 1.0

Not tight so it can move or fall off

focuses on being not tight or fixed rather than wrong size or shape
baggy
vsunfitted
38 1.0

Loose clothing that does not fit close to the body

refers to incorrect size or shape without implying extreme looseness
undersized
vsunfitted
8 3.3

Smaller than the normal size for its kind

describes wrong size or shape more broadly not only being too small
ill-fitting
vsunfitted
7 4.1

Not the right size or shape for the person using it

is more general about wrong size or shape rather than only improper fit
loose-fitting
vsunfitted
4 2.6

Not tight on the body so clothes hang away from you

is about incorrect size or shape rather than only loose drape

Antonyms

tailored
1 3.7

Made to fit one person's body exactly

fitted
2.0

Made to match the shape and size of something

How Fitted

tailored
1 3.7
to snug
4 3.5
fit
79 1.0
unfitted
4.2
loose
155 1.0
oversized
61 2.3

Surface Forms

unfitted positive

Morphology

unfitted = fitted (transparent) = un + fit + ed

The meaning is clearly derived from 'fitted' with the addition of the prefix 'un-' to indicate negation.

Etymology

Unfitted comes from un- 'not' and fit 'the right size or shape', the same root you see in fitting. So unfitted describes clothing or parts that do not fit closely and need to be changed or adjusted.