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Meaning of unsuitability
The state or fact of being unsuitable or unfit for a particular purpose.
Etymology of unsuitability
The word "unsuitability" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and "suitability" which comes from the Old French word "suitier" meaning to be fit or proper, and the Latin word "suitus" meaning a following or a going with, with the suffix "-ity" forming a noun indicating a state or condition, and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is not suitable or fitting.
Synonyms
inappropriateness
inadequacy
ineptness
inaptitude
unfitness
incompatibility
incongruity
disparity
inconsistency
imbalance
disproportion
unevenness
irregularity
abnormality
incongruence
discordance
mismatch
inharmoniousness
dissonance
unseemliness
unbecomingness
impropriety
inaptness
inexpediency
unseasonableness
inopportuneness
untimeliness
Definitions
- The quality of being unsuitable or unfit for a particular purpose
- * Lack of qualifications or characteristics necessary for a task or role
Usage Examples
- The company's lack of experience was a major factor in its unsuitability for the contract.
- * Her unsuitability for the role was evident in her lack of qualifications and poor performance during the interview.
Antonyms
suitability
appropriateness
adequacy
aptness
fitness
compatibility
congruity
harmony
balance
proportion
evenness
regularity
normality
congruence
accord
match
expediency
seasonableness
opportuneness
timeliness