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unsuitable

/ʌnˈsuːtəbl/
English Definition
adj. not appropriate for a particular purpose
中文释义
不合适的
Example Sentence

The thin fabric of the tent proved unsuitable for the harsh winter conditions of the high-altitude camp.

帐篷的薄布料被证明不适合高海拔营地严酷的冬季条件。

Synonyms
inappropriate improper inapt
Antonyms
suitable appropriate
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “unsuitable”?

  1. A Not appropriate for a particular purpose
  2. B Common or ordinary; happening daily
  3. C Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness
  4. D Extremely cold
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A — Not appropriate for a particular purpose. “unsuitable” means not appropriate for a particular purpose.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not appropriate for a particular purpose”?

  1. A unsuitable
  2. B exciting
  3. C freezing
  4. D everyday
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A — unsuitable. “unsuitable” means not appropriate for a particular purpose.

Common questions about “unsuitable”

What does “unsuitable” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “unsuitable”?

unsuitable is pronounced /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/.

How is “unsuitable” used in a sentence?

The thin fabric of the tent proved unsuitable for the harsh winter conditions of the high-altitude camp. (帐篷的薄布料被证明不适合高海拔营地严酷的冬季条件。)

What are synonyms for “unsuitable”?

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

What is the opposite of “unsuitable”?

suitable, appropriate — each the opposite of unsuitable (not appropriate for a particular purpose).

Is “unsuitable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. unsuitable is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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