unsuitable

/ʌnˈsuːtəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈsü-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

unsuitable — 形容詞

  • unsuitablepositive
  • more unsuitablecomparative
  • most unsuitablesuperlative

1. not good enough or correct in terms of who or what it is meant for — for example

1.形容詞B1
釋義

不適合

不合適、不恰當的

not good enough or correct in terms of who or what it is meant for — for example, a film that parents consider unsuitable for young viewers, or shoes that are unsuitable for long mountain hikes.

例句

The film was considered unsuitable for young children because of its violent scenes.

那部電影因為暴力場景，被認為不適合年幼的兒童觀看。

collocation: unsuitable for + [age group/people]

Aiko's thin cotton dress was unsuitable for the freezing weather in the mountains.

Aiko 的薄棉裙不適合山區的冰冷天氣。

同義詞
  • inappropriate

    stronger focus on social rules or decorum; unsuitable is more practical

  • unfit

    often about health, ability, or condition for a specific role

  • ill-suited

    slightly less common; suggests a poor match in character or design

反義詞
  • suitable

    the direct opposite; means acceptable or proper for the purpose

  • appropriate

    correct or right for the situation, often with social nuance

  • fitting

    right for the occasion or purpose, with a sense of natural match

文法句型

unsuitable for something / someone

find / consider / deem someone or something unsuitable

用法筆記

Predominantly used with the preposition 'for' (unsuitable for + noun/gerund). Unlike 'inappropriate', which often carries a social or moral judgement, 'unsuitable' focuses on a practical lack of fit — a tool, a person, or a setting simply does not work well together.

常見錯誤

❌These heavy boots are unsuitable to hiking.
✅These heavy boots are unsuitable for hiking.
💡The correct preposition after unsuitable is 'for', not 'to'.
❌This movie is unsuitable with children.
✅This movie is unsuitable for children.
💡Use 'for', not 'with', to introduce the person or group affected.