adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

unsuitable

uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl

Unsuitable (adj) means not right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation. Example: “The film was deemed unsuitable for young children.”

adj

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 notes

In 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.

Antonyms

suitable

Related words

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Rhymes for unsuitable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unsuitable” mean?

The word “unsuitable” means not right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation. In plain terms, doesn't fit the purpose or situation.

How do you pronounce “unsuitable”?

“Unsuitable” is pronounced uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl (/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “unsuitable” in a sentence?

Here is “unsuitable” used in a sentence: “The film was deemed unsuitable for young children.”

What is the opposite of “unsuitable”?

The opposite of “unsuitable” — its antonyms — is suitable.

What part of speech is “unsuitable”?

“Unsuitable” is an adjective.

Is “unsuitable” a common word?

“Unsuitable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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