adj
unsuitable
uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl
adj
1
Not right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
"The film was deemed unsuitable for young children."
"These shoes are unsuitable for hiking."
How to Use Unsuitable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoesn't fit the purpose or situation.
Common pairings
unsuitable for
deemed unsuitable
Word Forms
more unsuitable comparative, most unsuitable superlative
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The film was deemed _____ for young children.