as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
all the movies playing now are violent or otherwise unsuitable for a child's birthday party
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Recent Examples of unsuitable
Common travel problems include sudden flight cancellations, unsuitable accommodations, and last-minute booking cancellations.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
For those who lack accessible or unsuitable shelter for the incoming dangerous temperatures, the NWS reminded residents to call 211 or visit Michigan's Housing Development Authority for assistance locating appropriate shelter.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Supporters say community solar provides the benefits of renewable energy to renters and homeowners with roofs unsuitable for solar panel installation.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Some critics claim that organic farming is geared toward a luxury market and thereby unsuitable for mainstream agriculture.
—Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
For those who lack accessible or unsuitable shelter for the incoming dangerous temperatures, the NWS reminded residents to call 211 or visit Michigan's Housing Development Authority for assistance locating appropriate shelter.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Supporters say community solar provides the benefits of renewable energy to renters and homeowners with roofs unsuitable for solar panel installation.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Some critics claim that organic farming is geared toward a luxury market and thereby unsuitable for mainstream agriculture.
—Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuitable
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The class counsel has argued that objectors are raising either points that were already decided, inappropriate for this forum, or unreasonable to address.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But some former students recently accused Gabbard, whose name is on the high school gym floor, of inappropriate conduct.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Typically, the inspector general investigates schemes defrauding Medicare, improper payments -- such as to insurance companies to cover Medicaid members who had died -- and whether states are doing adequate oversight of providers in their borders.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg is also looking into the issue, initially identifying nearly 1,000 potentially improper PPP loans involving city employees.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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As analysis, that’s not wrong, but where’s the sting of it inside this bizarre bonbon of a musical?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite his brilliance and intellect, he was prevented from having a full life by being born on the wrong side of Israel’s separation fence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Using incorrect or false case references in legal documents has real implications for defendants, because judges rely on these references to help form their rulings, Kjoller’s lawyers wrote.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Appeals can be made based on factors including incorrect data, adverse testing conditions, and school or community emergencies, according to the State Board of Education.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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To receive one of these designations from a doctor in this era was to be marked as unfit for society and a candidate for potential institution and sterilization.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2025
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Families of victims, human rights defenders and international bodies such as the UN have criticized the commissions for a lack of transparency, for being ineffective and ultimately unfit for delivering accountability.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Nov. 2025
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This is a no-win situation because one of us will end up unhappy.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The automaker spent much of the year undoing decisions made by the previous CEO, Carlos Tavares, who resigned at the end of 2024, as stakeholders in the company — from dealers to union rank and file — were upset with him and unhappy with his leadership.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Unsuitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuitable. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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