Pronunciation

/ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Definitions

Adjective

• Meaning: Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation; inappropriate or not fitting.
• Antonyms: Suitable, appropriate, appropriate

Noun (rarely used)

• Meaning: An unsuitable person or thing; something that is not suitable.
• Synonyms: Inappropriate, unfit, unsuited person/thing

Phrases

• “Unsuitable for the job”
• “She wore an unsuitable outfit for the formal event”
• “The apartment was found to be unsuitable for a family with young children”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Her new hairstyle was considered unsuitable for the conservative workplace.”
• Noun: “The candidate’s lack of experience made them an unsuitable choice for the position.”

Synonyms

• Inappropriate
• Incongruous
• Unfitting
• Improper
• Irrelevant

Note

While the noun form of “unsuitable” is less commonly used, it can still be found in some contexts to refer to a person or thing that is not suitable. However, the primary usage of “unsuitable” is as an adjective.