unsuitable
adjective
un·suit·able
ˌən-ˈsü-tə-bəl 
: not fitting or right for a use or purpose : not suitable
an unsuitable choice
unsuitable topics for conversation
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Examples of unsuitable in a Sentence
all the movies playing now are violent or otherwise unsuitable for a child's birthday party
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Human services settings can suffer tremendously from unsuitable employees, who may jeopardize the health, safety or dignity of those in their care.
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Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
That alone makes rainbow eucalyptus unsuitable for most yards, but this Southeast Asia native is also an invasive pest in the southernmost portions of the U.S. To avoid issues, some people are growing rainbow eucalyptus indoors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Some problems include too much road salt and bacteria as well as unsuitable habitat for freshwater invertebrates that should be living on the riverbed.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition, jumping rope forces you to practice stability to prevent unsuitable displacement of your center of gravity to avoid injuries.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
That alone makes rainbow eucalyptus unsuitable for most yards, but this Southeast Asia native is also an invasive pest in the southernmost portions of the U.S. To avoid issues, some people are growing rainbow eucalyptus indoors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Some problems include too much road salt and bacteria as well as unsuitable habitat for freshwater invertebrates that should be living on the riverbed.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition, jumping rope forces you to practice stability to prevent unsuitable displacement of your center of gravity to avoid injuries.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Unsuitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsuitable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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