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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"That was clearly unacceptable, and we made it very clear from EU side, also indicating that we are ready to take counter measures if necessary," he added.

From BBC

“Continuing to absorb losses like we have been seeing for the past two years is simply unacceptable,” CEO Donnie D. King said on a conference call.

From Barron's

“Discrimination against our LGBTQ+ community is unacceptable,” he told an audience.

From Los Angeles Times

After months of protest, the Home Office scrapped the controversial plans in October, saying it was "working hard to reduce the unacceptable use of hotels by moving asylum seekers into alternative, cheaper accommodation".

From BBC

At the time, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Home Office action was "unacceptable" - particularly as the raid had taken place in a Muslim community celebrating Eid.

From BBC

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