Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not suited.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Not
suited for a specific purpose - adjective Not
compatible ;mismatched - adjective Not wearing a
suit .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not easy to combine harmoniously
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Examples
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Contestants can go wrong picking a song too closely identified with a previous Idol, too old or unfamiliar, too worn-out or just plain unsuited for their voices.
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Such lands would normally be classified as unsuited to that crop.
Chapter 9 1995
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Stevens ordered that negotiations be carried out in Chinook, a limited trade jargon unsuited for complex discussions, and that proceedings be concluded in just two days.
The Seattle Times 2011
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These are the anchovy fishermen of south-western port of Saint-Jean-of-Luz who, confronted with a dramatic fall in their catches and "unsuited" EU rules, the small anchovy fishermen have blockaded the port.
Frog eats Frog Richard 2006
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We should weed out teachers who are unsuited to the profession by periodic testing—for we cannot compromise on quality—but we must also identify and reward the best teachers.
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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We should weed out teachers who are unsuited to the profession by periodic testing—for we cannot compromise on quality—but we must also identify and reward the best teachers.
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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We should weed out teachers who are unsuited to the profession by periodic testing—for we cannot compromise on quality—but we must also identify and reward the best teachers.
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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Reasons: offensive language, sexually explicit, and unsuited to age group
Boing Boing 2009
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Reasons: offensive language, sexually explicit, and unsuited to age group
Boing Boing 2009
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Reasons: sexually explicit and unsuited to age group
Boing Boing 2009
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