Unsuitable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈsü-tə-bəl/ un·suit·able

Meaning & Definition of Unsuitable

Unsuitable (adjective)

  1. not fitting or right for a use or purpose, not suitable

Unsuitable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "all the movies playing now are violent or otherwise unsuitable for a child's birthday party"

    similar: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way
    related: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
    near: fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable, commendable, creditable, exemplary, blameless, irreproachable, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unsuitable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unsuitable:

amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unsuitable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unsuitable:

appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable

Related Words for Unsuitable

inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche

Near Antonyms of Unsuitable

fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable

Word Forms of Unsuitable

Derived words: unsuitability (noun), unsuitably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unsuitable

First known use: circa 1586

Frequently Asked Questions about Unsuitable

What does "Unsuitable" mean?

"Unsuitable" means not fitting or right for a use or purpose, not suitable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not fitting or right for a use or purpose, not suitable.

What is another word for "Unsuitable"?

Other words for "Unsuitable" include amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous and incorrect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unsuitable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unsuitable"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unsuitable". Common alternatives include amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous and inept.

What is the opposite of "Unsuitable"?

Antonyms of "Unsuitable" include appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit and fitting. Near antonyms include fortunate, opportune, seasonable and timely.

How do you use "Unsuitable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unsuitable" in a sentence: "all the movies playing now are violent or otherwise unsuitable for a child's birthday party".

Is "Unsuitable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unsuitable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unsuitable"?

"Unsuitable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈsü-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·suit·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unsuitable"?

First known use: circa 1586.