unsuitable
UK: ʌnˈsuːtəbl̩ | US: ʌnˈsuːtəbl̩
adj. not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
adj. incompatible or ill-matched
unsuitable = un<not> + suit<fit> + able<capable of>
- un: A prefix of negation, from Old English "un-," meaning "not."
- suit: From Old French "suite," meaning "a following" or "fit," derived from Latin "sequi" (to follow). Evolved to mean "appropriate" or "compatible."
- able: A suffix from Latin "-abilis," indicating capability or suitability.
Etymology Origin:
The word "unsuitable" combines the negative prefix "un-" with "suit," which originally referred to a sequence or agreement (from Latin "sequi"). Over time, "suit" evolved to mean "fitting" or "appropriate," and the suffix "-able" was added to form an adjective. Thus, "unsuitable" literally means "not capable of fitting" or "inappropriate."
The bright colors were unsuitable for the formal event.
His casual attitude made him unsuitable for the leadership role.
The software is unsuitable for older operating systems.
The harsh detergent is unsuitable for delicate fabrics.
Her qualifications were deemed unsuitable for the job.