unsuited
Britishadjective
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not appropriate for a particular purpose
temperamentally unsuited to his role
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(of two people) not likely to have a successful relationship
Example Sentences
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The company said that the court ruling “imposes on the Post-Gazette outdated and inflexible operational practices unsuited for today’s local journalism.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
The author notes that military experts view the ships as unsuited to current and emerging strategic threats, and that the program appears designed primarily to create an intimidating appearance rather than address genuine naval challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
But Hannah herself is relatively one-dimensional, and Lourd is unsuited to her paper-thin character.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025
Or is it fundamentally unsuited to England's players and the amount of time they spend together?
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2024
“You know what I mean. She can’t read or add. She’s totally unsuited for modern life—and she’s bright enough to take advantage of good schooling. In fact, she’s brilliant.”
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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