Unacceptable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unacceptable

 

[ ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: accept, acceptability, acceptable, acceptably, acceptance, accepted, accepting, acceptingly, unacceptably, unaccepted.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,495 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.