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Definitions

unacceptable

ADJECTIVE
not suitable or satisfactory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distasteful improper inadmissible objectionable offensive repugnant undesirable unsatisfactory
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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
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acceptable agreeable appropriate good nice pleasant pleasing
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OK desirable satisfactory suitable

Example Sentences

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We need to revive the traditional moral line that violence is unacceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron said the incident was "unacceptable".

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said his team's performance was both "indefensible" and "unacceptable" as he faced angry chants from his own supporters for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Lowri Mair Williams is facing a fitness to practice hearing over unacceptable conduct while girls' rugby lead at Llandovery College, Carmarthenshire.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

That was unacceptable, even if he was concerned about my well-being.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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