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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She said it was "frankly unacceptable that some companies continue to sell sandwiches that exceed an adult's daily limit in one go".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Oil and Treasury yields rose after President Trump said Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end the conflict was unacceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

His comments came a day after Meloni said Trump's criticism of Leo, the first ever US pontiff, was unacceptable.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Jon Boutcher also told the board "there were a number of absolutely unacceptable police failings in the investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

And it wasn’t like she had a variety of wardrobe options anyway if for some reason her jeans and hoodie were socially unacceptable.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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