unsuitable meaning

UK /ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ US /ənˈsutəbəl/ 4 syllables

unsuitable (adjective): not meant or adapted for a particular purpose.

unsuitable has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

unsuitable as an adjective

  1. not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
    • a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces

    Similar: unfit

    Related forms: unsuitableness, unsuitability

  2. not capable of being applied
    • rules inapplicable to day students

    Synonyms: inapplicable

    Similar: irrelevant

    Related forms: unsuitability

  3. not conducive to good moral development
    • the movie is unsuitable for children

    Similar: bad

    Related forms: unsuitableness

  4. not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

    Synonyms: undesirable

    Similar: ineligible

    Related forms: unsuitableness

How to pronounce unsuitable

unsuitable is pronounced /ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ in British English and /ənˈsutəbəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with unsuitable

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