unacceptable

adjective

un·​ac·​cept·​able ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl How to pronounce unacceptable (audio)
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
unacceptability noun
unacceptably adverb

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 time difference is unacceptable and the cause of many breaches. Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The lack of information is absolutely unacceptable. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024 During Tuesday’s meeting, board members agreed that Morris’ remark was unacceptable. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unacceptable 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unacceptable was in the 15th century

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“Unacceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unacceptable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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unacceptable

adjective
un·​ac·​cept·​able ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl How to pronounce unacceptable (audio)
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
unacceptably adverb

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