Unsuitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsuitable

 

[ สŒnหˆsuหtษ™bษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

for a job

Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose, situation, or person.

Synonyms

improper, inappropriate, unfit.

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Word Description / Examples
unsuitable

Use when something does not meet the requirements or is not convenient for a particular purpose or person.

  • The shoes are unsuitable for hiking.
  • The movie is unsuitable for children.
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'.

  • Her comments were inappropriate for a professional setting.
  • Wearing jeans to a wedding is generally considered inappropriate.
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.

  • The athlete was deemed unfit to compete due to his injury.
  • The food was unfit for consumption.
improper

Use when something is not correct or acceptable according to conventional standards or the law. It carries a negative connotation.

  • His improper behavior got him expelled from school.
  • The improper use of equipment can cause accidents.

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

for a particular task

Not appropriate or suitable for a particular task or activity.

Synonyms

inadequate, unfit, unsuited.

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Word Description / Examples
unsuitable

Used when something does not fit a particular situation or purpose well. Often used for objects, clothes, or actions.

  • This dress is unsuitable for a formal event.
  • His behavior was unsuitable for a professional meeting.
inadequate

Used when something is not enough or not sufficient for a specific need or demand. Often used for resources, information, or preparation.

  • The funds were inadequate to complete the project.
  • Her preparation was inadequate for the exam.
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.

  • He is unfit to drive after drinking alcohol.
  • The house is unfit for living due to the extensive damage.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inadequado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคชเคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค (Anupyukt)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungeeignet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak cocok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒั–ะดะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieodpowiedni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ้ฉๅˆ‡ (futekisetsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inappropriรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inadecuado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygunsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ ์ ˆํ•œ (bujeogjeolhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ู†ุงุณุจ (ghayr munasib)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevhodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevhodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅˆ้€‚ (bรน hรฉshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprimeren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณviรฐeigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะฐะผัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (miughebeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸunsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.