Definitions

unacceptable

ADJECTIVE

not suitable or satisfactory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distasteful improper inadmissible objectionable offensive repugnant undesirable unsatisfactory

WEAK

below par damaged disagreeable displeasing exceptionable half-baked ill-favored insupportable lousy not up to snuff obnoxious reject unappealing uninviting unpleasant unwanted unwelcome won't do

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable appropriate good nice pleasant pleasing

WEAK

OK desirable satisfactory suitable

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unacceptable

"The original deal made was unacceptable to me! The new deal is great, and fair."

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

But in a letter from the council dated 2 July, Thorpe was told the "building works" were "unacceptable" and an enforcement notice would be served.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Politically, however, much higher fuel prices would be unacceptable for the Kremlin.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

Yeong-hye’s claim of autonomy over her body and mind is unacceptable to her entire family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

“I guess there isn’t a rule book for what might be unacceptable to do to another human being.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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We're not asking, we're demanding: Vocabulary from "Selma," the movie

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We're not asking, we're demanding: Vocabulary from "Selma," the movie