Unacceptable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unacceptable

[ ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbəl ]

^{Context #1}

inappropriate behavior

Not satisfactory or permissible; not acceptable.

Synonyms

improper, inappropriate, unjustifiable, unsatisfactory

Examples of usage

His behavior towards his colleagues was unacceptable.
The quality of the product was unacceptable.

^{Context #2}

low quality

Of a low or poor standard; inadequate.

Synonyms

below standard, inferior, poor, subpar

Examples of usage

The unacceptable level of service led to many customer complaints.
The company's unacceptable practices were exposed by the media.

Translations

Translations of the word "unacceptable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inaceitável

🇮🇳 अस्वीकार्य

🇩🇪 inakzeptabel

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diterima

🇺🇦 неприйнятний

🇵🇱 nie do przyjęcia

🇯🇵 受け入れられない

🇫🇷 inacceptable

🇪🇸 inaceptable

🇹🇷 kabul edilemez

🇰🇷 용납할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير مقبول

🇨🇿 nepřijatelný

🇸🇰 neprijateľný

🇨🇳 不可接受

🇸🇮 nesprejemljivo

🇮🇸 óásættanlegt

🇰🇿 қабылдауға болмайды

🇬🇪 მიუღებელი

🇦🇿 qəbul edilməz

🇲🇽 inaceptable

Word origin

The word 'unacceptable' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'acceptable' meaning 'able to be accepted'. It first appeared in the 15th century in English, derived from the Latin word 'acceptabilis'. Over time, 'unacceptable' has come to be widely used in various contexts to describe something that is not satisfactory or allowed.