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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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Culture secretary Lisa Nandy called the broadcast "completely unacceptable and harmful", while Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the BBC had made "a horrible mistake".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But Tehran on Friday rejected mediated efforts to negotiate an end to the war, saying U.S. demands are unacceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Jakarta slammed the incident as "unacceptable" after the UN office there confirmed the wounded were Indonesian.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

EPA chief Lee Zeldin visited Los Angeles with the head of the Small Business Administration to address what they called unacceptable delays in granting building permits after last year’s devastating fires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“What happened is called destruction of personal property. And it is unacceptable at Seaward Pines.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina