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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Spurs supporters were targeted during that game, which was called "unacceptable" by the French star of the Texas team Victor Wembanyama.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Responding to the clashes with police, the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the scenes as "completely unacceptable".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"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

Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it was "completely unacceptable" that some people had treated the site "as a personal dumping ground".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

This angered Badenhorst and the authorities who regarded this as unacceptable insubordination.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Vocabulary lists containing unacceptable

We're not asking, we're demanding: Vocabulary from "Selma," the movie

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Vocabulary lists containing unacceptable

We're not asking, we're demanding: Vocabulary from "Selma," the movie