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Opposite of of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
“Nitrate moving downward may pollute groundwater and well water, thus making it unsuitable for human use.”
Opposite of being well-suited for a required purpose
“It is a shame that the present system has defaulted back to a typeface that is unsuited for signage.”
(of a person) Opposite of having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently
“Clearly, the Premier of the state has appointed someone totally unsuited for the job of Governor.”
Opposite of in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise
“He acknowledged that after he had his son, fatherhood made him unfit and unmotivated.”
Opposite of having reached a (usually extreme) condition as to be on the verge of having a given event transpire
“He was caught quite unprepared for the Fifth Crusade, thinking that the truce would not be violated.”
Opposite of advantageous to one's aims or goals
Opposite of beneficial or being of advantage in a given circumstance
Opposite of strong and in good health
Opposite of of good financial standing
“The directors failed to prevent their company from incurring debt when their business became insolvent.”
Opposite of consistent, compatible, or in agreement with something or someone else
“You might have covert tapes of conversations in which he has said different things inconsistent with his current proposed evidence.”
(of a person) Opposite of possessing strength and athleticism
“He may have been unathletic, but he made up for it with his superior intellect.”
Opposite of fitting, or legitimately deserved or claimed
Opposite of fitting or proper for the occasion or purpose
“You are likely to be punished for indecent conduct at a public venue.”
Opposite of to join or cause to join together to form a whole
“Separate the perforated cutouts from the cardboard, and then assemble the parts by following the provided video instructions.”
Opposite of to be suitable or appropriate for
“Though some of the outfits clash with each other, each outfit would work by itself or with other outfits that are of similar color.”
Opposite of to be consistent or in agreement with
“We have evidence that will contradict the defendant's claims.”
Opposite of to supply or equip with
“After intense criticism, the Government has been leaning on the Auditor General to strip his resources.”
Opposite of to adjust in order to make appropriate
“It is probably best to exclude controversial citations in your paper.”
Opposite of to attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing
“As an added bonus, you can uninstall the mount an infinite number of times if you have not got the positioning right.”
Opposite of to be of the right shape and size for
“That hat will be too big for you!”
Opposite of to make competent or ready
“The point to remember is that whenever we prepare minds for war, we unprepare them for life.”
Opposite of to adapt or design for a particular purpose or person
Opposite of to get, or make, accustomed to a given condition or situation
Opposite of to design or produce (something) to meet someone's individual requirements
Opposite of to make or get ready
“Is it possible for you to rearrange your schedule so that you can perform most of your specific tasks at the time of day that you are most energized?”
Opposite of to dress in (especially fine) clothes
Opposite of to carry out a plan with a specific purpose in mind
“The developers would abandon the new update after it received a poor reception from the public.”
(conform to) Opposite of to be like or in accordance with
“How does this racket sport differ from any other racket sport apart from the shuttlecock?”
Opposite of the particular way in which things match
“There is some conjecture that the sign under which one is born determines one's compatibility or incompatibility with other people.”
Opposite of a sudden burst of intense emotion
“Her favorite character is Data, an android who, for all his emotionlessness, has a great curiosity about being human.”
Opposite of a sudden burst of intense anger
“He was close enough to feel her gentle breathing and he smiled as a peaceful sense of calm came over him.”
Opposite of a sudden impulse or desire
“His nonchalance and cool attitude towards her was really beginning to bug her in more ways than one.”
Opposite of a sudden and widespread occurrence or manifestation of something
Opposite of a sudden outbreak of something, typically something unwelcome or noisy
Opposite of a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit
Opposite of a sudden short bout of an illness or stress
“Probiotics can be used to provide defense against illnesses.”
Opposite of a sudden or brief outbreak or burst of something
Opposite of a sudden or intense outburst of something
Opposite of a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
(somewhat rare) Opposite of a sudden outburst of emotion
“The medication gave her brief relief from her nagging cough, but within twenty-four hours, it had returned.”
Opposite of a sudden and brief outbreak
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