Definition Synonyms
Definition of unsuitable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
unfitlacking qualities needed for a situation
- His behavior was unsuitable for the formal event.
2.
appropriatenessnot appropriate for a purpose or occasion
- The casual attire was unsuitable for the formal dinner.
Origin of unsuitable
Old English, un- (not) + suitable (fit)
Terms with unsuitable included in their meaning
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climate
weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
unsuitable
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
unsuitable
not suitable or fitting for a purpose
unsuitable
not suited to comfort or needs
unsuitable
not suitable for a specific purpose
unsuitable
is not suitable or appropriate
unsuitable
not suitable or appropriate in the context
unsuitable moment
moment not suitable for something
unsuitable
not suitable or appropriate
unsuitable
not in a suitable state for a particular purpose
unsuitable
not in a suitable state or condition to do something
unsuitable
not in a suitable condition for something
misapplication
apply an idea to unsuitable contexts
uninhabitable area
devastated area unsuitable for living
unsuitable
not acceptable or suitable for a particular purpose or situation
adaptation
situation or action forced into an unsuitable space
unsuitability
a situation where someone is unsuitable for a role or place
unsuitable
not suited for a specific task or role
incongruous
ridiculously inappropriate or unsuitable
unsuitable
not suitable for someone's status or character
unsuitable
make unfit for use by adding undesirable elements
unsuitable
not ready or suitable for a task
unsuitable manner
in a manner not suitable for the situation
behavior
unsuitable or inappropriate for a situation
Examples of unsuitable in a sentence
Her attire was unsuitable for the casual gathering. The shoes were unsuitable for hiking. His behavior was unsuitable for the occasion.
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- French:inapproprié, ...
- German:ungeeignet, unangemessen, ...
- Italian:inadeguato, inappropriato, ...
- Spanish:inapropiado, ...
- Portuguese:inadequado, ...
- Chinese:不合适的, 不适合的, ...
- Japanese:不適切な, 不適切, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر مُناسِب, ...
- Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי מַתְאִים, בִּלְתִּי מַתְאִים, ...
- Russian:неподходящий, неуместный, ...
- Ukrainian:невідповідний, ...
- Hindi:अनुपयुक्त, अनुचित, ...
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