Definitions for unsuitable
un·suit·able

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unsuitableadjective

   not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

   "a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces"

2. inapplicable, unsuitableadjective

   not capable of being applied

   "rules inapplicable to day students"

3. unsuitableadjective

   not conducive to good moral development

   "the movie is unsuitable for children"

4. undesirable, unsuitableadjective

   not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unsuitableadjective

   Not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unsuitableadjective

   Not congruous; not equal; not proportionate.

   Virginity, like an old courtier, wears her cap out of fashion; richly suited, but unsuitable, just like the brooch and the tooth-pick, which we wear not now. William Shakespeare.

   He will smile upon her, which will now be so unsuitable to her disposition, being addicted to a melancholy, that it cannot but turn him into contempt. William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.

   That would likeliest render contempt instead;
   Hard recompence, unsuitable return
   For so much good. John Milton, Par. Regain’d.

   All that heaven and happiness signifies is unsuitable to a wicked man; and therefore could be no felicity to him. John Tillotson.

   Consider whether they be not unnecessary expences; such as are unsuitable to our circumstances. Francis Atterbury.

   To enter into a party, as into an order of friars, with so resigned an obedience to superiours, is very unsuitable with the civil and religious liberties we so zealously assert. Jonathan Swift.

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1. unsuitable

   Unsuitable refers to something that is inappropriate, unfit, or not right for its intended purpose or situation. It refers to anything that does not comply or align with the nature, requirements, or considerations of a defined context or necessity.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unsuitable

   un-sū′ta-bl, adj. not suitable, fitting, or adequate: unbecoming.—v.t. Unsuit′, to be unsuitable for.—ns. Unsuitabil′ity, Unsuit′ableness.—adv. Unsuit′ably.—adjs. Unsuit′ed, not suited or adapted to; Unsuit′ing, not suiting.

How to pronounce unsuitable?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say unsuitable in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unsuitable in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unsuitable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of unsuitable in a Sentence

1. Xiaogang Wei:

   It will have a very positive impact on China's LGBT community, offering us a lot of hope, the Chinese government has pointed to cultural tradition as a reason for same-sex marriage being unsuitable in China. But the decision in Taiwan, which shares a cultural tradition with us, proves that Chinese culture can be open, diverse and progressive.

2. Albert Schweitzer:

   Truth has not special time of its own. Its hour is now -- always and indeed then most truly when it seems unsuitable to actual circumstances.

3. Real Madrid:

   These remarks show a lack of respect for one of the most admired figures by football fans around the world and our club is awaiting an immediate correction, the statements by the president of the French Football Federation are inappropriate for someone holding such representation and are in themselves unsuitable.

4. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus:

   The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts, therefore guard accordingly; and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue, and reasonable nature.

5. Marcus Aelius Aurelius:

   The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=unsuitable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Unsuitable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=unsuitable
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=unsuitable