unsuitable

• Describe algo que no es apropiado o adecuado para un propósito, situación o persona determinados.

Describes something that is not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose, situation, or person.

1. Not appropriate for a purposeB1formal

   Not meant or adapted for a particular purpose or situation.

   No adecuado para un propósito

   • This tool is unsuitable for cutting metal.
   • The dress was unsuitable for the formal event.
   • His background made him unsuitable for the job.

   Sinónimosimproperinapplicableinappropriateinaptincompatibleunbecomingunfittingunsuitedwrong

   Antónimosappropriateaptfittingpropersuitable

2. Not applicableB2formal

   Not capable of being applied or used in a given context.

   No aplicable

   • That method is unsuitable for solving this type of equation.
   • The software is unsuitable for older operating systems.
   • Her advice was unsuitable for the current situation.

   Sinónimosimmaterialinapplicableirrelevant

   Antónimosapplicableappropriatefittingrelevantsuitable

3. Not conducive to moral developmentC1formal

   Not favorable or helpful for good moral or ethical growth.

   no conducente al desarrollo moral

   • The violent content of the film was unsuitable for children.
   • Living in that environment was unsuitable for his moral development.
   • The school considered the book unsuitable due to its themes.

   Sinónimoscorruptingdemoralizingperniciousunwholesome

4. Not worthy of choiceC1formal

   Not worthy of being chosen, especially as a spouse or partner.

   Indigno de ser elegido

   • Her family considered him unsuitable as a husband.
   • He was deemed unsuitable for marriage due to his unstable lifestyle.
   • The matchmaker declared the candidate unsuitable for the young lady.

   Sinónimosineligibleunacceptableundesirableunworthy

   Antónimosdesirableeligiblemarriageableworthy