Definitions

suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

appropriate, acceptable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advisable applicable apt convenient correct fitting good good enough handy proper reasonable relevant satisfactory sufficient suited useful

WEAK

apposite becoming befitting commodious condign copacetic cut out for deserved due expedient felicitous fit happy in character in keeping just kosher legit meet merited nice okay opportune peachy pertinent politic presentable requisite right righteous rightful seemly swell up to snuff user friendly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

awkward improper inadequate inappropriate inconvenient incorrect insufficient misbehaving stupid unacceptable unfitting unhandy unskilled unsuitable useless

WEAK

irrelevant

Example Sentences

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The company had also failed to carry out a suitable risk assessment, establish a safe system of work or provide appropriate tools and equipment, the HSE said.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Workplace advice group Acas says that "except in extreme circumstances, workers usually need to follow their contracts and work with their employer to find a suitable and safe way to work".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

France's education minister, Edouard Geffray, announcing the measures, also said that some schools were resorting to municipal halls, libraries or other air-conditioned premises so that teaching could go on "in more suitable conditions".

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

“Such behavior is not suitable for a World Cup,” Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

“By the way, I think you made a good choice,” I say, concentrating on cutting a suitable size of waffle for the pickle fork.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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