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un·ac·cept·a·ble

unacceptable

 
 
pronunciation:
uhn k sep t bl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations.
With all its grammatical errors, the paper is unacceptable and has to be revised.Studies found unacceptable levels of cadmium in toys imported from some countries.Such displays of emotion are considered unacceptable behavior in the workplace.
antonyms:
acceptable, fine
similar words:
ill, objectionable
definition 2: so bad as to be intolerable.
Such corrupt conduct among our leaders is unacceptable.
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adverb + (adj.)unacceptable absolutely, categorically, clearly, completely, culturally, economically, ethically, fundamentally, generally, increasingly, likely, morally, obviously, otherwise, politically, previously, simply, socially, totally, ultimately, utterly, wholly  [See all][See only the most frequent]
(adj.)unacceptable + adverb legally
(adj.)unacceptable + noun behavior, civilian, collateral, compromise, condition, conduct, consequence, damage, degradation, demand, hazard, impulse, inequality, interference, intrusion, killing, level, output, risk, sovereignty, standpoint, trait [See all][See only the most frequent]