Definitions

suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

appropriate, acceptable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advisable applicable apt convenient correct fitting good good enough handy proper reasonable relevant satisfactory sufficient suited useful

WEAK

apposite becoming befitting commodious condign copacetic cut out for deserved due expedient felicitous fit happy in character in keeping just kosher legit meet merited nice okay opportune peachy pertinent politic presentable requisite right righteous rightful seemly swell up to snuff user friendly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

awkward improper inadequate inappropriate inconvenient incorrect insufficient misbehaving stupid unacceptable unfitting unhandy unskilled unsuitable useless

WEAK

irrelevant

Example Sentences

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Given the Oslo patient's robust health, Troseid suggested that his nickname was no longer suitable.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The trust said a phased approach was preferable, with the semi-aquatic mammals released at about 10 suitable sites over several years.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

This reduced the list to 373 prohormones suitable for further testing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Such hybrids, which have both large batteries and a gasoline engine, allow for an electric-only range of dozens of miles, suitable for city driving, and can switch to full hybrid mode for longer trips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“And it isn’t just about these last several days. This has been something I’ve thought about for a while now. In retrospect, you were never suitable for this position in the first place.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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