unsuitable
ʌnˈsuː.tə.bəl
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Definition of unsuitable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
unfitlacking qualities needed for a situation
  • His behavior was unsuitable for the formal event.
inappropriate unfit
2.
appropriatenessnot appropriate for a purpose or occasion
  • The casual attire was unsuitable for the formal dinner.
inappropriate unfit unseemly
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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
wrongadj.
unsuitable
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
badadj.
unsuitable
not suitable or fitting for a purpose
unsuitable
not suited to comfort or needs
unfitadj.
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

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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  1. French:inapproprié, ...
  2. German:ungeeignet, unangemessen, ...
  3. Italian:inadeguato, inappropriato, ...
  4. Spanish:inapropiado, ...
  5. Portuguese:inadequado, ...
  6. Chinese:不合适的, 不适合的, ...
  7. Japanese:不適切な, 不適切, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْر مُناسِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי מַתְאִים, בִּלְתִּי מַתְאִים, ...
  10. Russian:неподходящий, неуместный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:невідповідний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुपयुक्त, अनुचित, ...

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