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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Lawyers for the government argued this would breach transgender prisoners' human rights and create an unacceptable risk of suicide.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Spurs supporters were targeted during that game, which was called "unacceptable" by the French star of the Texas team Victor Wembanyama.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Spurs fans in the city were also targeted during the game, which the Texas team's top player Victor Wembanyama condemned as "unacceptable."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Protected woodland and hedgerows would be adversely affected, he said, and the scheme would result in "the unacceptable disturbance, degradation and loss" of "irreplaceable peatland".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She prided herself on being informed, and the paper not covering the Boggs Ferry attacks was unacceptable.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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