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- US Pronunciation
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- [il soo-tid]
- /ɪl ˈsu tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [il soo-tid]
- /ɪl ˈsu tɪd/
Definitions of ill-suited word
- adjective ill-suited not suitable; inappropriate. 1
- adjective ill-suited If something is ill-suited to a particular purpose, it is not right or appropriate for that purpose. If someone is ill-suited to a particular job, they are not right or appropriate for that job. 0
- adjective ill-suited not very compatible 0
- adjective ill-suited not suited or appropriate 0
- adjective ill-suited unsuitable, unfit or inappropriate for some purpose. 0
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Parts of speech for Ill-suited
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ill-suited popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for ill-suited
adj ill-suited
- ill-timed — badly timed; inopportune.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- inapt — not apt or fitting.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
Antonyms for ill-suited
adj ill-suited
- clubby — If you describe an institution or a group of people as clubby, you mean that all the people in it are friendly with each other and do not welcome other people in.
- congenial — friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
- conversable — easy or pleasant to talk to
- likeminded — having a similar or identical opinion, disposition, etc.: a like-minded friend.
adjective ill-suited
- amical — (now rare) Friendly, amicable.
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