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ill-suited

American  
[il-soo-tid] / ˈɪlˈsu tɪd /

adjective

  1. not suitable; inappropriate.

    Synonyms:
    inapt , unsuitable
    Antonyms
    apt , suitable

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the leaders of civil society organizations appear ill-suited to resist such suppression of free speech and, in some cases, seem to embrace it.

From Salon

There has rarely been a more ill-suited crew of senior Pentagon officials to push the clock forward.

From Slate

If ever there were an animal spectacularly ill-suited to home rehabilitation, it is the beaver.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kwedar confesses to being “a pretty linear storyteller and filmmaker” and says he initially felt ill-suited to the task.

From Los Angeles Times

That was particularly true when Rep. Brandon Gill took the stage to close the event with a speech ill-suited to a memorial but perfect for a right-wing rally.

From Slate