unsuitable
adjective
un·suit·able
ˌən-ˈsü-tə-bəl 
: not fitting or right for a use or purpose : not suitable
an unsuitable choice
unsuitable topics for conversation
Examples of unsuitable in a Sentence
all the movies playing now are violent or otherwise unsuitable for a child's birthday party
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Any useless, toxic or otherwise unsuitable man can become a child’s legal father, without being subject to the thorough checks that these women must face.
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Some insects are adapting to changing climates by moving to regions that might have previously been unsuitable.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 May 2025
In statements supporting her case, nine other stunt experts independently corroborated Michaels’ conclusion that the landing rig was unsuitable, including Simon Crane, a vastly experienced stuntman known for James Bond and Cliffhanger.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 May 2025
After she was found wandering along a highway in 2009, the sea lion was considered unsuitable for life in the wild.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Some insects are adapting to changing climates by moving to regions that might have previously been unsuitable.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 May 2025
In statements supporting her case, nine other stunt experts independently corroborated Michaels’ conclusion that the landing rig was unsuitable, including Simon Crane, a vastly experienced stuntman known for James Bond and Cliffhanger.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 May 2025
After she was found wandering along a highway in 2009, the sea lion was considered unsuitable for life in the wild.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsuitable
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“Unsuitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsuitable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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