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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"The other children, despite us having this amazing and innovative therapy, we have had to send them home essentially to die like Teddy. This is unacceptable to us," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Interior minister Laurent Nuñez said seven officers had been injured and called the unrest "absolutely unacceptable".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Its Prime Minister Feleti Teo has made clear that he believes "opening, subsidising and exporting fossil fuels is immoral and unacceptable".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

A Bilt spokesman said that the transition attracted higher-than-expected demand and that some members “experienced gaps in service that are simply unacceptable to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She prided herself on being informed, and the paper not covering the Boggs Ferry attacks was unacceptable.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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