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Those shoes are unsuitable for hiking.
What does Unsuitable mean?
Unsuitable means not suitable.
Dictionary definition
Unsuitable means not right or not appropriate for a purpose, person, place, or situation.
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Unsuitable in a sentence
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The article was unsuitable for the assignment because it did not answer the question.
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A source may be unsuitable for research if it is outdated, biased, or unrelated to the topic.
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Practice 1
What does unsuitable mean?
Unsuitable describes something that does not fit a purpose, situation, person, or need.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unsuitable?
Inappropriate is close in meaning when something does not fit a situation.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unsuitable?
Suitable is the direct contrast because unsuitable means not suitable.
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Unsuitable
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un · soo · tuh · bul · strongest beat: soo
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WordUnsuitable.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnsuitable means not suitable.
ExampleExample: Those shoes are unsuitable for hiking.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · soo · tuh · bul
- Strongest beat
- soo
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on soo.
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Synonyms
Words like Unsuitable
inappropriateUse when something does not fit a situation or need.
unfitUse when something is not right for a purpose.
Antonyms
Opposite words
suitableUse when something is right for a purpose.
appropriateUse when something fits a situation or need.
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Hint for students
Unsuitable means not right for a purpose, person, place, or situation. Look for clues about fit and purpose.
Common mix-up
Unsuitable is not the same as bad. Something can be good in one setting but unsuitable for a specific task or audience.
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Write one sentence that shows unsuitable without using the word unsuitable. Then underline the clue words that show something does not fit a purpose or situation. Example: The snow boots were too heavy for the indoor dance lesson. Clue words: snow boots, too heavy, indoor dance lesson Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not right for a specific purpose?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The article was unsuitable for the assignment because it did not answer the question." Why does unsuitable fit better than appropriate?
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