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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He said stories of members missing mortgage payments and falling into hardship were "distressing and entirely unacceptable".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Its report said the MoD's accounts showed "a completely unacceptable failure to maintain accounting records to support £6bn+ of assets".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"Those comments are completely unacceptable and do not reflect the values of South Norfolk," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Responding to the clashes with police, the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the scenes as "completely unacceptable".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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