UNSUITABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNSUITABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “unsuitable”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “unsuitable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unsuitable” are: inapplicable, undesirable, inappropriate, unsuited, inapt, inapposite, unfitting, unbefitting, undue, incompatible, out of place, out of keeping, out of character, incongruous, unbecoming, unseemly, indecorous, improper, inopportune, infelicitous, malapropos

Unsuitable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unsuitable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unsuitable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse.
• Not conducive to good moral development.
• Not fitting or appropriate.
• Not meant or adapted for a particular purpose.
• Not capable of being applied.

Synonyms of "Unsuitable" as an adjective (21 Words)

improper	Not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty. Slightly improper to dine alone with a married man.
inapplicable	Not relevant or appropriate. Rules inapplicable to day students.
inapposite	Out of place; inappropriate. The Shakespearean allusions are inapposite.
inappropriate	Not suitable or proper in the circumstances. There are penalties for inappropriate behaviour.
inapt	Not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances. A more inapt name I cannot imagine.
incompatible	Not compatible. She declined the offer because it was incompatible with her values.
incongruous	Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. Incongruous behavior.
indecorous	Lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct. Indecorous behavior.
infelicitous	Marked by or producing unhappiness. The infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy.
inopportune	Occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time. A storm blew up at an inopportune moment.
malapropos	Of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature. These terms applied to him seem to me malapropos.
out of character	Directed outward or serving to direct something outward.
out of keeping	No longer fashionable.
out of place	Out of power; especially having been unsuccessful in an election.
unbecoming	Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. An unbecoming striped sundress.
unbefitting	Not befitting. Unbefitting conduct.
undesirable	Not wanted or desirable because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant. Undesirable impurities in steel.
undue	Not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances. I didn t want to show undue excitement.
unfitting	Not in keeping with what is correct or proper. Certain occupations were held unfitting for baptized believers.
unseemly	(of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate. An unseemly squabble.
unsuited	Not right or appropriate. He was totally unsuited for the job.

Usage Examples of "Unsuitable" as an adjective

• A solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces.
• The display is unsuitable for young children.
• The movie is unsuitable for children.

Associations of "Unsuitable" (30 Words)

cheating	Violating accepted standards or rules.
discarded	Thrown away.
disqualify	Make unfit or unsuitable. A heart murmur disqualified him for military service.
improper	Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. The improper use of public funds.
improperly	In an improper way. Evidence is inadmissible if it is improperly obtained.
impropriety	Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behaviour or character. She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
inapplicable	Not capable of being applied. The details are likely to be inapplicable to other designs.
inappropriate	Not in keeping with what is correct or proper. It would be inappropriate for me to comment.
inapt	Not elegant or graceful in expression. A more inapt name I cannot imagine.
incongruent	Not congruent.
incongruity	The quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate. The incongruity of his fleshy face and skinny body disturbed her.
incongruous	Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. A plan incongruous with reason.
ineligible	Not suitable or desirable, especially as a marriage partner. Ineligible for retirement benefits.
iniquitous	Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin. These awards remain an iniquitous system.
irrelevant	Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. An irrelevant comment.
misconduct	Mismanagement, especially culpable neglect of duties. The general was pardoned for misconduct of the war.
misdirect	Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions. Voters were misdirected to the wrong polling station.
misinterpret	Interpret in the wrong way. Don t misinterpret my comments as criticism.
misplace	Put (an object) in the wrong place and so lose it temporarily. I misplaced my eyeglasses.
negation	(logic) a proposition that is true if and only if another proposition is false. These formulae and their negations.
tangential	Of superficial relevance if any. A tangential remark.
unbecoming	(especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering. An unbecoming striped sundress.
undesirable	One whose presence is undesirable. Legislation excluding undesirable aliens.
unfit	Make unfit or unsuitable. The land is unfit for food crops.
unjust	Not equitable or fair. Unjust punishment.
unsound	Physically unsound or diseased. This line of argument is unsound.
unsuitability	The quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose.
unsuited	Not easy to combine harmoniously. He was totally unsuited for the job.
unwanted	Not wanted. Removed the unwanted vegetation.
wrong	Treat unjustly do wrong to. Something is wrong with the engine.