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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

The additions won’t do much to tamp down the steady rise in gasoline prices, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

And he probably won’t do it again either — at least not for the Galaxy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Putting your foot down won’t do any good, either.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“Your dad said not to contact her, right? This won’t do any good.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller