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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
STRONGEST
acceptable agreeable appropriate good nice pleasant pleasing
WEAK
OK desirable satisfactory suitable

Example Sentences

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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

Jon Boutcher also told the board "there were a number of absolutely unacceptable police failings in the investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Captain Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool's season has been "unacceptable" after Arne Slot's side fell to an 18th defeat in all competitions when they were beaten by Manchester United.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“These attacks constitute a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression,” said a statement from the UAE’s foreign ministry, adding that it “reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Joint authorship of the results, if any, of the collaboration was for some reason unacceptable.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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