B2adjectivesocietywork
US/ʌnˈsuː.tə.bəl/
UK/ʌnˈsuː.tə.bəl/
not right or acceptable for a particular person, purpose or situation
In context
This film is unsuitable for children under 13.
Flip-flops are unsuitable shoes for a mountain hike.
The old building was unsuitable as a hospital, so it was closed.
Words that go with unsuitable
adjective + preposition
- unsuitable forThe flat is unsuitable for people with pets.
adverb + adjective
- totally unsuitableHer outfit was totally unsuitable for a job interview.
- completely unsuitableThe soil here is completely unsuitable for growing rice.
- wholly unsuitableThe judge said the house was wholly unsuitable for a young child.
adjective + noun
- unsuitable conditionsWorkers were forced to live in unsuitable conditions.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This job is unsuitable with me.Correct: This job is unsuitable for me.