Unsuited Meaning in English
word
ənˈsutɪd
uhn-SOO-tid
ʌnsˈuːtɪd
un-SOO-tid
Definition
Not right or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Usually followed by 'for', as in 'unsuited for the job.' Different from 'unsuitable', which is a bit stronger, but both often interchangeable. Opposite of 'suited' or 'well-suited.'
Spanish: inadecuado - no aptoPortuguese (BR): inadequado - impróprioPortuguese (PT): inadequado - impróprioChinese (Simplified): 不适合的 - 不适当的Chinese (Traditional): 不適合的 - 不適當的Hindi: अयोग्य - अनुपयुक्तArabic: غير مناسب - غير ملائمBengali: অনুপযোগী - অযোগ্যRussian: неподходящий - несоответствующийJapanese: 不向き - 不適Vietnamese: không phù hợp - không thích hợpKorean: 맞지 않는 - 부적합한Turkish: uygun olmayan - elverişsizUrdu: ناموزوں - غیر موزوںIndonesian: tidak cocok - tidak sesuai
Example Sentences
He is unsuited for this kind of work.
basic
The shoes were unsuited to hiking in the mountains.
basic
She quickly realized she was unsuited for city life.
basic
His calm personality makes him unsuited to stressful jobs.
natural
Some kids are just unsuited to sitting still all day in class.
natural
You might find he's totally unsuited for team sports, but great at solo activities.
natural