Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The character or state of being unsuitable; unsuitableness.

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  • noun The quality of being unsuitable.

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  • noun the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose

Etymologies

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From unsuitable + -ity

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Examples

  • Spare us that slop about how writing about Palin’s unsuitability is like attacking motherhood, womankind and apple pie.

    Waldo Jaquith - Obama ahead in polls. 2008

  • There really does seem to be no other reason for his alleged "unsuitability" for marriage.

    Mark Kermode's DVD round-up Mark Kermode 2010

  • NASD officials have said they reacted to myriad customer complaints over the product's confusing conditions over the years, such as unsuitability for older customers and early-withdrawal charges.

    More Regulation Looms For Annuities Annuity Anxiety 2006

  • And then Kestrel sealed his "unsuitability" by publicly proposing marriage to a Gypsy ... and being accepted The corners of his mouth turned up in a smile he could not repress.

    The Robin And The Kestrel Lackey, Mercedes 1993

  • Assembly Speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi about the 'unsuitability' of the proposal, reports

    Arab Times Kuwait English Daily 2010

  • This is one of several observations made by the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal while dismissing the petition filed by Ms. Malini questioning the order issued in February 2009 discharging her for "unsuitability" for the post.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • "unsuitability" to deliver modern education; schools which are not part of a funded programme already; local authorities 'own priorities; and readiness to proceed.

    unknown title 2009

  • "unsuitability" to deliver modern education; schools which are not part of a funded programme already; local authorities 'own priorities; and readiness to proceed.

    unknown title 2009

  • Except that her unsuitability was precisely the thing that intrigued him.

    How to Woo a Reluctant Lady Deborah Gonzales 2011

  • Opens at Vue West End, W1, Fri 30, and selected cinemas Fri 6Perhaps mindful of his own unsuitability, Besson treats Aung Saan Suu Kyi's story with too much restraint here, making for a slow, pious trudge through the Burmese leader's eventful life.

    This week's new film, DVD & Blu-ray 2011

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