as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
all the movies playing now are violent or otherwise unsuitable for a child's birthday party
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Recent Examples of unsuitable
As discussed in the Safety Considerations section above, there are a number of conditions and complicating factors that may render a patient unsuitable for inversion therapy.
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Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Hanff for years found herself up against eccentric producers, lousy office jobs, laughably unsuitable housing, and staggering creative frustration before finally finding some crumbs of success working as a screenwriter for early television.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
The city constructed the dormitories at Floyd Bennett Field despite protests and criticism that the location was unsuitable and isolated.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike artificial trees, real trees are biodegradable and often grown on land unsuitable for other crops.
—Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Hanff for years found herself up against eccentric producers, lousy office jobs, laughably unsuitable housing, and staggering creative frustration before finally finding some crumbs of success working as a screenwriter for early television.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
The city constructed the dormitories at Floyd Bennett Field despite protests and criticism that the location was unsuitable and isolated.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike artificial trees, real trees are biodegradable and often grown on land unsuitable for other crops.
—Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuitable
Adjective
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Louden does and says things that are inappropriate in the film.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Many thought her outfit choice was inappropriate for such a historic occasion in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Chris Lawson from Front Row Motorsports and Billy Plourde from Rick Ware Racing were dismissed for issues related to improper weights found on their respective cars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Diaz was placed under arrest and transported to Troop G where he was charged with criminal attempt at third-degree robbery, second-degree breach of peace and improper parking on a limited access highway.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Apparently some astrologer told Céline the wrong info.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Still, experts say there’s nothing wrong with enjoying chocolate in moderation.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many of those who have lost insurance missed form deadlines or had an incorrect address, while others no longer met the eligibility criteria.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday's edition included incorrect information about King's votes.—
Tony Holt,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In my view, Darren Beattie is grotesquely unfit to represent the United States.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
6 Feb. 2025
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But the new order goes further by laying out controversial claims that transgender people could be inherently unfit to serve because the process of transitioning to a new gender often involves drugs that could impact readiness.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Laviolette puts lines in a blender Clearly unhappy with his team’s effort against Pittsburgh on Friday, Laviolette made drastic changes to his lineup.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The indie drama follows Diana (Rodriguez), an unhappy teenager who begins training at a boxing gym as a release for her frustrations, only to discover she's got a talent for the sport.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Unsuitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuitable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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