Unsuited: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsuited

[ ʌnˈsutɪd ]

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inappropriate behavior

Not appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

Synonyms

improper, inappropriate, incompatible, unfit, unsuitable

Examples of usage

His unsuited behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
Her unsuited remarks during the meeting were unprofessional.

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not matching

Not matching or fitting well with something else.

Synonyms

clashing, discordant, discrepant, incongruous, mismatched

Examples of usage

The unsuited color of the curtains clashed with the furniture in the room.
Her unsuited choice of accessories did not complement her outfit.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsuited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inadequado

🇮🇳 अनुपयुक्त (Anupyukt)

🇩🇪 ungeeignet

🇮🇩 tidak sesuai

🇺🇦 непідходящий

🇵🇱 nienadający się

🇯🇵 不適当 (Futekitō)

🇫🇷 inadapté

🇪🇸 inadecuado

🇹🇷 uygunsuz

🇰🇷 부적합한 (bujeokhabhan)

🇸🇦 غير مناسب (ghayr munasib)

🇨🇿 nevhodný

🇸🇰 nevhodný

🇨🇳 不合适 (bù héshì)

🇸🇮 neprimeren

🇮🇸 óviðeigandi

🇰🇿 жарамсыз

🇬🇪 შეუსაბამო (sheusabamo)

🇦🇿 uyğun olmayan

🇲🇽 inadecuado

Word origin

The word 'unsuited' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suited' which comes from 'suit' meaning 'to be appropriate or fitting'. It has been used in the English language since the 18th century to describe things or people that are not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose.