Unsuited

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsutɪd/

Definitions of unsuited

adjective not appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose or person

Example Sentences

A1 The heavy winter coat was unsuited for the hot summer weather.

A2 She felt unsuited for the job because she lacked the necessary skills.

B1 His casual attitude was unsuited for the formal business meeting.

B2 The delicate china tea set was unsuited for everyday use.

C1 His rebellious nature was unsuited for the strict military academy.

C2 The amateur actor was unsuited for the demanding role in the play.

Examples of unsuited in a Sentence

formal The candidate was deemed unsuited for the position due to lack of experience.

informal She felt unsuited for the role because it required too much public speaking.

slang I'm totally unsuited for this job, it's just not my thing.

figurative His rebellious nature made him unsuited for the strict rules of the military.

Grammatical Forms of unsuited

• past tense: unsuited
• plural: unsuited
• comparative: more unsuited
• superlative: most unsuited
• present tense: unsuits
• future tense: will unsuit
• perfect tense: have unsuited
• continuous tense: is unsuiting
• singular: unsuited
• positive degree: unsuited
• infinitive: unsuit
• gerund: unsuiting
• participle: unsuited

Origin and Evolution of unsuited

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsuited' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suited' meaning 'appropriate or fitting'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsuited' has continued to be used to describe something that is not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.