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

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A planning officer told the council there were 19 letters of support and the development would not result in any unacceptable impact on the character or appearance of the area.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

Democratic state Governor Mikie Sherrill added: "We've seen the risk to public safety rising outside of Delaney Hall, it has grown unsafe, and that's completely unacceptable."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "Any avoidable distress to families in this heartbreaking position is unacceptable."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Tell her it’s unacceptable for her to spar.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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