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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
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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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US officials have stressed it would be "unacceptable" for Tehran to control the strait, which usually carries about a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

They said they had to find ways of raising more income after an "unacceptable" £8m increase in the firm's business rates bill.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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

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

But I said the situation as it stood was unacceptable and my wife must be permitted to visit.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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