Antonyms of adj unsuitable

4 senses of unsuitable

Sense 1
unsuitable -- (not meant or adapted for a particular purpose; "a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces")

INDIRECT (VIA unfit) -> fit -- (meeting adequate standards for a purpose; "a fit subject for discussion"; "it is fit and proper that you be there"; "water fit to drink"; "fit for duty"; "do as you see fit to")

Sense 2
inapplicable, unsuitable -- (not capable of being applied; "rules inapplicable to day students")

INDIRECT (VIA irrelevant) -> relevant -- (having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research")

Sense 3
unsuitable -- (not conducive to good moral development; "the movie is unsuitable for children")

INDIRECT (VIA bad) -> good -- (having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office")

Sense 4
undesirable, unsuitable -- (not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse))

INDIRECT (VIA ineligible) -> eligible -- (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor")

Similarity of adj unsuitable

4 senses of unsuitable

Sense 1
unsuitable -- (not meant or adapted for a particular purpose; "a solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces")
       => unfit (vs. fit) -- (below the required standards for a purpose; "an unfit parent"; "unfit for human consumption")

Sense 2
inapplicable, unsuitable -- (not capable of being applied; "rules inapplicable to day students")
       => irrelevant (vs. relevant) -- (having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "an irrelevant comment"; "irrelevant allegations")

Sense 3
unsuitable -- (not conducive to good moral development; "the movie is unsuitable for children")
       => bad (vs. good) -- (having undesirable or negative qualities; "a bad report card"; "his sloppy appearance made a bad impression"; "a bad little boy"; "clothes in bad shape"; "a bad cut"; "bad luck"; "the news was very bad"; "the reviews were bad"; "the pay is bad"; "it was a bad light for reading"; "the movie was a bad choice")

Sense 4
undesirable, unsuitable -- (not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse))
       => ineligible (vs. eligible) -- (not eligible; "ineligible to vote"; "ineligible for retirement benefits")

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