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UNSUITABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)
Synonyms:
undesirable; unsuitable
Classified under:
Similar:
ineligible (not eligible)
Derivation:
unsuitableness (the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
Example:
a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces
Classified under:
Similar:
unfit (below the required standards for a purpose)
Derivation:
unsuitability; unsuitableness (the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Not conducive to good moral development
Example:
the movie is unsuitable for children
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
bad (having undesirable or negative qualities)
Derivation:
unsuitableness (the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Not capable of being applied
Example:
rules inapplicable to day students
Synonyms:
inapplicable; unsuitable
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
irrelevant (having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue)
Derivation:
unsuitability (the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose)
