won't do

ADJECTIVE

unacceptable

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable appropriate good nice pleasant pleasing

WEAK

OK desirable satisfactory suitable

Example Sentences

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A draw won't do because West Ham's goal difference is considerably worse.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But my bigger concern is that you have 36% sitting in cash, which won’t do much good in terms of keeping up with inflation and giving you a return.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

There’s nothing Bryan Cranston won’t do in the name of art.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Bimco says that ships stuck in the Gulf are hoping to leave as soon as is safely possible, but won’t do so if there’s a threat of being attacked.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“Go on, ask him! It won’t do you any good.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

won't do

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