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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 beneficial or being of advantage in a given circumstance
Opposite of of good financial standing
“The directors failed to prevent their company from incurring debt when their business became insolvent.”
Opposite of being consistent, compatible, or in agreement with something else or a whole
(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 having the full range of one's physical abilities
Opposite of that can be justified
Opposite of relevant or important with regard to (a subject or matter)
“The fact that they were under a compliance audit at this time is largely irrelevant to the issue.”
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 fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans
“This is a highly inconvenient time for me to be discussing this issue.”
Opposite of athletic in build, with very little body fat
“He was immensely fat with flabby muscles, and a big drumlike belly.”
Opposite of belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to
“This principle is general to human behavior, though there will always be exceptions.”
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 be consistent or in agreement with
Opposite of make or become adjusted, adapted
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 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.”
Opposite of to adapt or tailor (something) for someone or a given condition
(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 to join or unite (one thing to another)
“You can remove the cable from the device once it has been fully charged.”
Opposite of to adapt to
“Individuals have the capacity to rebel against social norms and face the consequences of social disapprobation.”
Opposite of to set up or outfit with the necessary equipment or configuration
Opposite of to be capable of supplying
“Unfortunately, based on our calculations, wind farms will be deficient for our total national energy requirement.”
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 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 disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
Opposite of a short period of intense activity of a specified kind
(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
Opposite of a sudden burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion
Opposite of a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit
Opposite of a public display of emotion or anger
“I was shocked when I was met with calm instead of the usual tantrum from my son.”
Opposite of an overwhelmingly strong emotion, usually joy
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