Definition of unsuitable
- an unsuitable choice
- unsuitable topics for conversation
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circa 1586
amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, untoward, wrong;
appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable;
fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely;
applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant;
compatible, congenial, harmonious;
allowed, authorized, permitted;
approved, endorsed (also indorsed), kosher, licensed, sanctioned;
abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported;
acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK (or okay), passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable;
inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely;
extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant;
incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial;
out of place, out of the way;
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