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unsuitable

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Definition

Something that is unsuitable is not suitable for a particular purpose. It is not appropriate or fitting.

For example, a swimsuit would be unsuitable for wearing to school. It is not appropriate for the environment or the occasion.

Another example is a hammer would be unsuitable for opening a can of soup. It is not the right tool for the job.

How can the word be used?

The behaviour of the children was unsuitable for the restaurant.

unsuitable

Different forms of the word

Adjective:

  • unsuitable (not suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion).
  • unsuitability (the state of being unsuitable).

Adverb:

  • unsuitably (in an unsuitable way).

Etymology

The word "unsuitable" comes from the Latin word "inaptus", which means "not fit". The word "inaptus" is made up of the prefix "in-" (not) and the word "aptus", which means "fit".

The word "unsuitable" was first used in English in the 14th century. It is often used to describe something that is not appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion. For example, a formal dress would be unsuitable for wearing to the beach.

Question

Place the word unsuitable into a sentence.