ill-suited
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Its mantra of “data dependence,” for instance, was ill-suited to modern challenges.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
It may be ill-suited for socializing—one can guess that a very high percentage of listening will happen on headphones—but it’s an ideal companion for inner exploration, music that helps you think and dream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Their part in all of this will come under scrutiny, not least for their remarkable decision to trust the ill-suited Igor Tudor as successor to Thomas Frank.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Sam’s a 30-something law school dropout reduced to a position he knows he’s inherently ill-suited for.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Instead of living in concert with the land, instead of relying on the country for sustenance as the natives did, he attempted to insulate himself from the northern environment with ill-suited military tools and traditions.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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