Unsuitable Meaning in English
word
ənˈsutəbəɫ
uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl
ʌnsˈuːtəbəl
un-SOO-tuh-buhl
Definition
Not right or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and neutral contexts. Often paired with 'for' (e.g., 'unsuitable for children'). Do not confuse with 'inappropriate', which usually refers to moral or social norms.
Spanish: inadecuado - inapropiadoPortuguese (BR): inadequado - impróprioPortuguese (PT): inadequado - impróprioChinese (Simplified): 不适合的 - 不合适的Chinese (Traditional): 不適合的 - 不合適的Hindi: अयोग्य - अनुपयुक्तArabic: غير مناسب - غير ملائمBengali: অনুপযুক্ত - অযোগ্য - উপযুক্ত নয়Russian: неподходящий - непригодныйJapanese: 不適切な - 不向きなVietnamese: không phù hợp - không thích hợpKorean: 부적합한 - 부적절한Turkish: uygunsuz - uygun olmayanUrdu: نامناسب - غیر موزوںIndonesian: tidak cocok - tidak sesuai
Example Sentences
This movie is unsuitable for young children.
basic
The shoes are unsuitable for running.
basic
His answer was unsuitable in the situation.
basic
That shirt is totally unsuitable for a job interview.
natural
It's unsuitable to wear sandals in the snow.
natural
He realized halfway through the trip that his jacket was unsuitable for the cold weather.
natural