unsuited
adjective (unsuited)
Everyday
Unsuited means not right or not suitable for a person, job, place or purpose. tree →
In the lessons
In everyday life it describes something that does not fit its use, like shoes unsuited to hiking, or a pet unsuited to a small flat. Phrases: unsuited to, unsuited for, ill-suited.
Examples
- These sandals are unsuited to a muddy walk. tree →
- A husky is unsuited to a hot climate. tree →
- He felt unsuited to the job of goalkeeper. tree →
- The old hall is unsuited for big concerts. tree →
- Some plants are unsuited to shady gardens. tree →
- They were a couple unsuited to each other. tree →
Note
Usually followed by "to" or "for": unsuited to the job. Do not confuse with unsuitable (more common before a noun: an unsuitable film).
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «unsuited» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «unsuited» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
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