unacceptable
adjective
un·ac·cept·able
ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl 
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
Examples of unacceptable in a Sentence
a word that is unacceptable in formal English
Some of her ideas were unacceptable to other people.
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This is unconstitutional and unacceptable.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The unacceptable has become acceptable.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
To ignore a statute already on the books to get our sickest into lifesaving treatment is unacceptable and an abdication of authority.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The takeover will continue until the district meets criteria set by the Texas Education Agency, which include exceeding the state and/or regional average for meeting-grade-level proficiency in reading and math, and ensuring the district has no schools unacceptable ratings for multiple years.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The unacceptable has become acceptable.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
To ignore a statute already on the books to get our sickest into lifesaving treatment is unacceptable and an abdication of authority.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The takeover will continue until the district meets criteria set by the Texas Education Agency, which include exceeding the state and/or regional average for meeting-grade-level proficiency in reading and math, and ensuring the district has no schools unacceptable ratings for multiple years.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Unacceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unacceptable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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unacceptable
adjective
un·ac·cept·able
ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
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