Meaning
unsuitable, unfit
- not suitable, fitting, or appropriate for a particular purpose or person
- lacking the required skills or temperament for a role
In a sentence
Quel film è del tutto inadatto ai bambini piccoli.
That movie is completely unsuitable for young children.
Si sentiva inadatta a ricoprire un incarico di tale responsabilità.
She felt unfit to take on a role of such responsibility.
Indossava scarpe inadatte per una camminata in montagna.
He was wearing shoes unsuitable for a hike in the mountains.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inadatto | masculine · singular |
| inadatta | feminine · singular |
| inadatti | masculine · plural |
| inadatte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by the preposition 'a' plus a noun or infinitive ('inadatto a questo lavoro').
- Opposite of 'adatto' (suitable).