Definitions

acceptable

[ak-sep-tuh-buhl] / ækˈsɛp tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

satisfactory, agreeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adequate common decent fair respectable sufficient tolerable

WEAK

A-OK admissible all right average big cooking with gas cool copacetic delightful hep hip hunky-dory in the swim kosher large okay on the ball on the beam passable peachy keen pleasant pleasing right on standard swell trendy unexceptional unobjectionable up to code up to snuff welcome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad inadequate insufficient intolerable poor unrespectable unsuitable

WEAK

disagreeable disturbing unacceptable unsatisfactory unwelcome

Example Sentences

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Acceptable reasons for a refund include marriage, divorce or spousal death; work stoppage or reduction; loss of income-producing property, such as from a disaster; loss of pension income; or an employer settlement payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Acceptable lead levels vary by state and the federal limit recently decreased from 400 ppm to 200 ppm because of increasing evidence that lead in any amount is harmful to humans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

He also signed another order “Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads,” which is probably a lot better.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2025

Acceptable clauses are green, unacceptable clauses are red, and non-standard clauses are amber.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023

Acceptable at court, they both used their position and their influence for the advancement of science.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various

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