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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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Oil and Treasury yields rose after President Trump said Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end the conflict was unacceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

More than 100 people missed their EasyJet flight to Manchester from Milan's Linate airport last month after being stuck in what the airline described as "unacceptable" passport queues.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

His comments came a day after Meloni said Trump's criticism of Leo, the first ever US pontiff, was unacceptable.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Referring to the demonstrations, Ntshavheni said South Africans were within their rights to protest against "the spiralling illegal immigration challenge" but added that violence linked to previous protests was unacceptable.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“Tell her it’s unacceptable for her to spar.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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