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ill-suited

[il-soo-tid] / ˈɪlˈsu tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
not suitable
Synonyms
WEAK
bad form ill-fitted ill-matched ill-timed improper inappropriate inapt incompatible incorrect irrelevant malapropos mismatched out of character out of its element out of place unbecoming unfit unfitting unseemly unsuitable wrong

Example Sentences

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Cryptocurrencies are actually ill-suited for major criminal enterprises because transactions are permanent, immutable and traceable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Producer nations have created jobs and boosted export income, and nations that are ill-suited for food production or that frequently suffer shortfalls from droughts or floods have gained food security.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 26, 2024

After losing his network job in Portland, my dad ended up doing some time working for his father, a position he was ill-suited for, to say the least.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

He added: "He was emotionally ill-suited to such a difficult and stressful job."

From BBC • May 30, 2024

Critics point out that the species is ill-suited for long-term survival.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh