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.