unsuitable

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/
US: /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

  1. Not right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or situation.

    1. This dress is unsuitable for school.
    2. The movie's violence made it unsuitable for younger children to view in theaters.

  2. Not having the necessary qualities or skills to do something.

    1. He is unsuitable for the job because he lacks experience.
    2. The candidate's public statements proved unsuitable for a diplomatic position in the country.

Synonyms

unfit wrong unqualified inapt inappropriate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unsuitable" in English means: Not right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or situation., Not having the necessary qualities or skills to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "unsuitable" is /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/ in British English and /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unsuitable": unfit, wrong, unqualified, inapt, inappropriate.

Example usage of "unsuitable": "This dress is unsuitable for school.". More examples on the page.