unsuitability

noun

Definition of unsuitabilitynext
as in unfitness

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Recent Examples of unsuitability The denial came despite support from the city's planning staff, which recommended allowing zoning exceptions because of the site's unsuitability for other development. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 4 Aug. 2026 Once Woltemade’s goals dried up, his unsuitability for Newcastle’s high-intensity game plan became apparent. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsuitability
  1. unfitness
  2. irrelevance
  3. inapplicability
Noun
  • Musk attempted to color Altman as a uniquely unsuitable supervisor of this technology, but this invariably invited further scrutiny into his own abject unfitness for the role.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
  • The real issue is Alvero’s unfitness for his office.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of unfitness
Noun
  • Destination Marketing Organizations risk irrelevance, with only a quarter having an AI strategy, potentially losing crucial discovery moments.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As the summer went on and the Mets’ season spiraled toward irrelevance, Bichette resolved to show the rookie outfielders what a strong work ethic looks like and what being a consistent teammate includes.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of irrelevance
Noun
  • Defendants rely on cases that, ironically, only confirm the inapplicability of the § 1252(f)(1) bar here.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of inapplicability

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“Unsuitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsuitability. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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