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unsuitably

[/ʌnˈsuːtəbli/]
adverb
inadequadamente
1. In a manner that is not appropriate, fitting, or suitable for a particular purpose, occasion, or person
He was unsuitably dressed for the formal dinner in his casual jeans.
Ele estava inadequadamente vestido para o jantar formal em seus jeans casual.
2. In a way that does not match or correspond well with something else
The bright colors were unsuitably chosen for a funeral service.
As cores brilhantes foram escolhidas inadequadamente para um serviço fúnebre.
Synonyms
inappropriatelyimproperlyunfittinglyinaptlyincongruously
Antonyms
suitablyappropriatelyproperlyfittinglyaptly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inadequadamente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inadequadamente
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
inadequadamente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
inadequadamente
Standard formal usage; may also use 'desapropriadamente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed to kill (opposite - when dressed unsuitably)
fish out of water (describing someone unsuitably placed)
square peg in a round hole (someone unsuitably matched to a situation)
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