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    Unsuitable

    /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    not right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
    The weather was unsuitable for a picnic.
    not fit or proper for a given context.
    She found the dress unsuitable for a formal event.
    inappropriate or improper.
    His remarks were considered unsuitable for the occasion.
    not conducive to a positive outcome.
    The classroom environment was unsuitable for effective learning.

    Etymology

    Middle English: un- + suitable

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suitable for
    appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose.
    unsuitable company
    associates or friends that are not appropriate.
    unsuitable behavior
    actions that do not conform to social or professional standards.

    Related Words

    suitability
    the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose.
    suit
    to be proper or appropriate.
    suitable
    having the right qualities for a particular purpose.

    Slang Meanings

    not cool
    His actions were totally unsuitable, man.
    lame
    That plan is unsuitable, we need something better.