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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Safeguarding expert Marcella Leonard said that was "not acceptable".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The review presents processed Polygonum multiflorum as a more acceptable option for some patients, but it does not suggest that people should self treat without guidance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

“However, the acceptable sources are limited to family members and romantic partners, and gift funds can’t be used on investment properties.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Initial estimates put the cost between $2,000 and $3,000 per acre-foot — significantly higher than other sources but still acceptable, Pedersen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The usual pronunciation is UR, but the upstart AIR, long considered a mistake, is now acceptable too.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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