Unsuitable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsuitable
[ สnหsuหtษbษl ]
for a job
Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose, situation, or person.
Synonyms
improper, inappropriate, unfit.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unsuitable |
Use when something does not meet the requirements or is not convenient for a particular purpose or person.
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inappropriate |
Use when something is not suitable or proper in the context of social norms or specific situations. It often has a negative connotation but is softer than 'improper'.
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unfit |
Use when referring to someone or something that lacks the necessary qualities, abilities, or conditions for a particular role or purpose. It often has a more severe negative connotation.
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improper |
Use when something is not correct or acceptable according to conventional standards or the law. It carries a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- This candidate is unsuitable for the position due to lack of experience.
- Her attitude towards work makes her unsuitable for a leadership role.
for a particular task
Not appropriate or suitable for a particular task or activity.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unsuitable |
Used when something does not fit a particular situation or purpose well. Often used for objects, clothes, or actions.
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inadequate |
Used when something is not enough or not sufficient for a specific need or demand. Often used for resources, information, or preparation.
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unsuited |
This word has already been described, so the same usage and examples apply. |
unfit |
Used when someone or something is not suitable for a particular purpose, often implying that there is something wrong or lacking. It can have a negative connotation when referring to people.
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Examples of usage
- This type of material is unsuitable for outdoor use.
- The software proved to be unsuitable for our needs.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsuitable" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inadequado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคชเคฏเฅเคเฅเคค (Anupyukt)
๐ฉ๐ช ungeeignet
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak cocok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฒัะดะฟะพะฒัะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nieodpowiedni
๐ฏ๐ต ไธ้ฉๅ (futekisetsu)
๐ซ๐ท inappropriรฉ
๐ช๐ธ inadecuado
๐น๐ท uygunsuz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ ์ ํ (bujeogjeolhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ูุงุณุจ (ghayr munasib)
๐จ๐ฟ nevhodnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nevhodnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅ้ (bรน hรฉshรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ neprimeren
๐ฎ๐ธ รณviรฐeigandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะฐะผััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแฆแแแแแ (miughebeli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ uyฤunsuz
๐ฒ๐ฝ inadecuado
Etymology
The word 'unsuitable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'suitable' meaning 'appropriate or fitting'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century and has been used to describe things or people that are not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
See also: suit, suitability, suitable, suitably, suite, suitor, unsuitability, unsuitably, unsuited.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,172, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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