unsuitable
unsuitable — adjective
1. not good enough or correct in terms of who or what it is meant for — for example
not good enough or correct in terms of who or what it is meant for — for example, a film that parents consider unsuitable for young viewers, or shoes that are unsuitable for long mountain hikes.
The film was considered unsuitable for young children because of its violent scenes.
collocation: unsuitable for + [age group/people]
Aiko's thin cotton dress was unsuitable for the freezing weather in the mountains.
The committee decided that the candidate's lack of experience made him unsuitable for the senior role.
These heavy leather boots are unsuitable for dancing because they are much too stiff.
Ravi's parents told him that the late-night job was unsuitable for a fifteen-year-old student.
- inappropriate
stronger focus on social rules or decorum; unsuitable is more practical
- unfit
often about health, ability, or condition for a specific role
- ill-suited
slightly less common; suggests a poor match in character or design
- suitable
the direct opposite; means acceptable or proper for the purpose
- appropriate
correct or right for the situation, often with social nuance
- fitting
right for the occasion or purpose, with a sense of natural match
文法句型
unsuitable for something / someone
find / consider / deem someone or something unsuitable
用法筆記
Predominantly used with the preposition 'for' (unsuitable for + noun/gerund). Unlike 'inappropriate', which often carries a social or moral judgement, 'unsuitable' focuses on a practical lack of fit — a tool, a person, or a setting simply does not work well together.