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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 planned increases from Diamondback, EOG and Chord are modest and won’t do nearly enough to help the world backfill its lost supply from the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“Let Will Tweedy go. Tell your daddy to bring Loma on down, son. But first, open them doors. Hit won’t do to keep folks a-waitin’.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

won't do

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