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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

Example Sentences

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Turkey said both sides now had to stick to the agreement, while Spain said it was "unacceptable" for Israel to maintain its attacks in Lebanon.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy called the broadcast "completely unacceptable and harmful", while Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the BBC had made "a horrible mistake".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Blackmore admitted unacceptable professional conduct and/or conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute, and failing to maintain professional boundaries, on 24 March.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But Tehran on Friday rejected mediated efforts to negotiate an end to the war, saying U.S. demands are unacceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The normal part, which won’t let such an unacceptable act slide just because there are bigger things to worry about.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman