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Unsuitable Common

Origin: Latin suffix -able

Unsuitable has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

"a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces"

2

not capable of being applied

"rules inapplicable to day students"

3

not conducive to good moral development

"the movie is unsuitable for children"

4

not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

"After hearing about his gambling debts, Sarah decided he was unsuitable for marriage."

5

Not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.

"The shoes were too stiff and uncomfortable, making them unsuitable for a long hike across rocky terrain."

Example Sentences
"a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces" adjective
"rules inapplicable to day students" adjective
"the movie is unsuitable for children" adjective
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Rhyming Words
ble able roble ruble doble fable bible buble amble gable sable noble coble moble cable table bable kable mable viable
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