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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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But the recent surge has prompted criticism from influential rabbis, settler leaders and even military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, who described the attacks as "morally and ethically unacceptable".

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"It's unacceptable but what other choice have they got? If there were areas to pay, we don't mind. What we do mind is paying £40 or £50 a night for a site," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“This is unacceptable blackmail,” said Christophe Grudler, a centrist member of the European Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"This form of AI use is harmful and unacceptable," the Vitiligo Society told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Liyana had already started drafting a letter to the editor for the daily English/Arabic newspaper in Jerusalem, pronouncing such behavior primitive and unacceptable.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.