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unsuitable

/ʌnˈsuːtəbl/
un · suit · a · ble /ʌn · ˈsuːt · ə · bl/
English Definition
adj. not appropriate for a particular purpose
中文释义
不合适的
Significado en Español
inadecuado, inapropiado
한국어 뜻
부적합한, 맞지 않는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không phù hợp, không thích hợp
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Example Sentence

This movie is unsuitable for young children.

这部电影不适合幼儿观看。

Synonyms
inappropriate unfit improper
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “unsuitable”:

  1. A suitable
  2. B appropriate
  3. C inappropriate
  4. D fitting
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C — inappropriate. “unsuitable” means adj. not appropriate for a particular purpose

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The heavy winter coat was completely ______ for the very hot summer day.

  1. A perfect
  2. B unsuitable
  3. C fitting
  4. D proper
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B — unsuitable. “unsuitable” means adj. not appropriate for a particular purpose

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Common questions about “unsuitable”

What does “unsuitable” mean?

unsuitable — adj. not appropriate for a particular purpose. In Chinese: 不合适的.

How do you pronounce “unsuitable”?

unsuitable is pronounced /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: un · suit · a · ble.

How do you use “unsuitable” in a sentence?

This movie is unsuitable for young children. (这部电影不适合幼儿观看。)

What are synonyms for “unsuitable”?

inappropriate, unfit, improper — all close in meaning to unsuitable (adj. not appropriate for a particular purpose).

Is “unsuitable” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. unsuitable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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