unsuitable
UK/.ʌn'sju:tәbl/US
B2
Definitions
adj.
Not right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
不合适的；不恰当的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=unsuitable
un- (not) + suitable = not suitable. The plain negative of suitable.
Root suit still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.unsuitable for不适合
- 2.unsuitable choice不恰当的选择
- 3.unsuitable material不合适的材料
Example Sentences
- 1.
The shoes were completely unsuitable for hiking.
- 2.
They considered him unsuitable for the position.