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unsuitable

un·sui·table

UK/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ US/ʌnˈsjuːtəbəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

  • “a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces”
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2.

not capable of being applied

  • “rules inapplicable to day students”
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3.

not conducive to good moral development

  • “the movie is unsuitable for children”
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4.

not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

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5.

not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

  • “unsuitable attire for the office”
  • “said all the wrong things”

Origin

From un- + suitable.

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