The Opposite(Antonym) of “fitting”
The antonyms of fitting are unsuitable, inappropriate, and improper. These words describe something that is not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
Explore all Antonyms of “fitting”
Definitions and Examples of unsuitable, inappropriate, improper
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
Example
The dress was unsuitable for the formal event.
Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Example
His jokes were inappropriate for the serious meeting.
Not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or propriety; morally or socially unacceptable.
Example
It is improper to speak with your mouth full.
Key Differences: unsuitable vs inappropriate vs improper
- 1Unsuitable describes something that is not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
- 2Inappropriate describes something that is not suitable or proper in the circumstances.
- 3Improper describes something that is morally or socially unacceptable.
Effective Usage of unsuitable, inappropriate, improper
- 1Job Interviews: Use these antonyms to describe what you think is not suitable for the job.
- 2Social Settings: Use these antonyms to describe what is not appropriate to wear or say in certain situations.
- 3Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe what is not proper or acceptable in academic writing.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unsuitable describes something that is not appropriate or fitting, inappropriate describes something that is not suitable or proper, and improper describes something that is morally or socially unacceptable. Use these words to describe what is not suitable or appropriate in various contexts such as job interviews, social settings, and academic writing.
