ill-suited

/ˌɪl ˈsuːtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪl ˈsuːtɪd/ (ame, ipa)

ill-suited — adjective

1. not having the right qualities to be effective or comfortable in a particular jo

1.形容詞B2
釋義

not having the right qualities to be effective or comfortable in a particular job, task, or situation

例句

Mei-Lin knew she was ill-suited for night shifts after falling asleep at her desk.

be ill-suited for [role/position]

The old wooden floorboards were ill-suited to the humid climate of the tropical island.

be ill-suited to [environment/condition]

同義詞
  • unsuitable

    broader and more common; can refer to any kind of incompatibility, not just a mismatch of qualities

  • inappropriate

    often carries a judgement of social or moral wrongness rather than functional mismatch

  • mismatched

    suggests two things that do not go well together, often in a pairing or relationship

反義詞
  • well-suited

    the direct opposite; describes a person or thing that fits a role or situation perfectly

  • suitable

    broader antonym that applies to any appropriate match

文法句型

be ill-suited for [role/task/person]

be ill-suited to [situation/environment]

用法筆記

Commonly followed by for (before a role, task, or person) or to (before a situation or environment). Often used with intensifying adverbs such as clearly, completely, or singularly.

常見錯誤

❌This coat is ill-suited for me.
✅This coat does not fit me.
💡ill-suited describes a mismatch of qualities or character, not physical size or clothing fit.