unsuitable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

   a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces

2. 2
   adj

   not conducive to good moral development

   the movie is unsuitable for children

3. 3
   adj

   Not suitable.

   The great so-called seaport of T‘ien-ching (Tientsin), some 75 miles to the southeast, actually lies 40 miles from the sea on the Hai Ho, which is unsuitable for any but light navigation.

4. 4
   adj

   not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

5. 5
   adj

   not capable of being applied

Etymology

From un- + suitable.