ill-suited
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Monetary policy is ill-suited for shocks like this.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Cryptocurrencies are actually ill-suited for major criminal enterprises because transactions are permanent, immutable and traceable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
A mediocre squad ill-suited to said coach's preferred three at the back.
From BBC • May 26, 2025
After losing his network job in Portland, my dad ended up doing some time working for his father, a position he was ill-suited for, to say the least.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024
Critics point out that the species is ill-suited for long-term survival.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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