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
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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
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- more unsuitable
- Superlative
- most unsuitable
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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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