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unsuitable Definition

un·suit·able (un so̵̅o̅t′ə bəl)

adjective

not suitable; unbecoming; inappropriate

  • unsuited
  • unsullied
unsuitable Related Forms
un·suit′·abil′·ity noun un·suit′·ably adverb
unsuitable Synonyms

unsuitable

modif.

inadequate, improper, malapropos, disagreeable, discordant, incongruous, inharmonious, incompatible, clashing, out of place, jarring, dissonant, discrepant, irrelevant, uncalled-for, dissident, inappropriate, inapt, ill-suited, unseemly, conflicting, opposite, contrary, unbecoming, unfitting, unfit, disparate, disturbing, mismatched, unapt, ill-assorted, disproportionate, divergent, mismated, unmated, inapplicable, inconformable, unassimilable, inconsistent, intrusive, infelicitious, amiss, interfering, disagreeing, uncongenial, inept, unbefitting, inapposite, inadmissible, absurd, senseless, unseasonable, unfortunate, ill-timed, unsympathetic, not in keeping, out of joint, at odds, at variance, repugnant, out of kilter*, cockeyed*.

Antonyms fit*, suitable, proper.

unsuitable Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • inherently: Recommendations This method is inherently unsuitable for low modulus polymeric material systems.
  • totally: The majority of these materials are totally unsuitable for patching prior to surface dressing.
  • wholly: However, the tactics to deal with suicide bombers in all three countries are wholly unsuitable for adoption by the UK.
  • otherwise: I s the study " otherwise unsuitable to be relied upon " ?

Preposition: for

  • wheelchair: The stairs are quite steep, meaning it is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
  • mediation: Dyson LJ in Halsey said: " most cases are not by their nature unsuitable for mediation " .
  • cultivation: It has highly fertile land, but was mostly unsuitable for cultivation without the plow and animal traction.
  • inclusion: The songs were recorded for Body Language, but deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the album.
  • child: We regret the property is unsuitable for young children.
  • recycling: Black Bin Residual waste unsuitable for recycling i.e. food scraps Glass can be recycled at the neighborhood recycling points or recycling centers.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • render: When this occurs it renders the passport unsuitable as a secure travel document.

Modifies a noun

  • footwear: It has been shown that unsuitable footwear is often a factor in falls.
  • feeding: However, overgrazing and unsuitable supplementary feeding were recognized as problems prior to 1992.
  • candidate: Advertisements should aim to limit the number of unsuitable candidates for the vacancy.
  • accommodation: The Welsh Assembly has passed laws making bed and breakfast unsuitable accommodation for any homeless person in priority need from April 2008.
  • material: There have been many press reports highlighting the problem of children coming into contact with unsuitable internet material.
  • housing: Unsuitable housing was the most common reason for changing home.

Used with adjective complement

  • deem: Some images in this section may be deemed unsuitable for viewing by very young children.
  • consider: For work with children the check will also search government lists of people considered unsuitable to work with children.
  • prove: Do they offer a replacement service should your nanny prove unsuitable?