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unsuitably-left

|un-suit-a-bly-left|

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/ʌnˈsuːtəbli lɛft/

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/ʌnˈsjuːtəbli lɛft/

(unsuitable)

not fitting

Base FormAdverb
unsuitableunsuitably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unsuitable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suitable' from Latin 'suitabilis', meaning 'to make fit'.

Historical Evolution

'suitable' changed from the Old French word 'suitable' and eventually became the modern English word 'suitable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make fit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'appropriate or fitting'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a manner that is not appropriate or fitting for the situation.

The documents were unsuitably left on the desk for everyone to see.

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Last updated: 2025/07/13 05:02