Unsuitability: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsuitability
[ ˌʌnsuːtəˈbɪləti ]
inappropriate behavior
The state or quality of being unsuitable or inappropriate for a particular purpose or situation. Unsuitability often leads to inefficiency and dissatisfaction.
Synonyms
impropriety, inadequacy, inappropriateness
Examples of usage
- His unsuitability for the job was evident from the start.
- The unsuitability of her outfit for the formal event was embarrassing.
lack of qualification
The condition of not having the necessary qualifications or characteristics for a particular role or position. Unsuitability often results in rejection or failure.
Synonyms
incapacity, incompetence, unfitness
Examples of usage
- His unsuitability for the role became apparent during the interview process.
- The unsuitability of her skills for the job led to her dismissal.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsuitability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inadequação
🇮🇳 अयोग्यता
🇩🇪 Ungeeignetheit
🇮🇩 ketidaksesuaian
🇺🇦 невідповідність
🇵🇱 niewłaściwość
🇯🇵 不適合
🇫🇷 inadaptation
🇪🇸 inadecuación
🇹🇷 uygunsuzluk
🇰🇷 부적합성
🇸🇦 عدم الملاءمة
🇨🇿 nevhodnost
🇸🇰 nevhodnosť
🇨🇳 不适合
🇸🇮 neprimernost
🇮🇸 óhæfni
🇰🇿 сәйкес келмеушілік
🇬🇪 შეუფერებლობა
🇦🇿 uygunsuzluq
🇲🇽 inadecuación
Word origin
The word unsuitability is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suitability' which comes from the Old French 'souetabilite' meaning 'convenience, propriety'. The concept of unsuitability has been present in human societies throughout history, as individuals and things are often judged based on their appropriateness for a given purpose.
See also: suit, suitability, suitable, suitably, suite, suitor, unsuitable, unsuitably, unsuited.