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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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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

"There was completely unacceptable behaviour from a proportion of fans both before and after the match, at what should have been an enjoyable and safe event for all attending," she said, in a statement.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"This form of AI use is harmful and unacceptable," the Vitiligo Society told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Announcing the figures, Work and Pensions Minister Diana Johnson said the levels of poverty were "wholly unacceptable" and the government was taking "robust action to change the course".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

This angered Badenhorst and the authorities who regarded this as unacceptable insubordination.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.