Unacceptably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unacceptably

[ ˌənəkˈsɛptəbli ]

^{Context #1}

inappropriate behavior

In a manner that is not satisfactory or tolerable, especially in terms of behavior or performance.

Synonyms

inappropriately, unbearably, unforgivably

Examples of usage

The employee acted unacceptably by yelling at the customers.
Her behavior was deemed unacceptably rude by the other guests.

^{Context #2}

low quality

In a way that is below the expected or required standard, particularly in terms of quality.

Synonyms

deficiently, substandardly, unworthily

Examples of usage

The food at the restaurant was unacceptably cold.
The product's packaging was unacceptably flimsy.

Translations

Translations of the word "unacceptably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inaceitavelmente

🇮🇳 अस्वीकार्य रूप से

🇩🇪 inakzeptabel

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diterima

🇺🇦 неприйнятно

🇵🇱 nieakceptowalnie

🇯🇵 受け入れられないほど

🇫🇷 inacceptablement

🇪🇸 inaceptablemente

🇹🇷 kabul edilemez bir şekilde

🇰🇷 받아들일 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مقبول

🇨🇿 nepřijatelně

🇸🇰 neprijateľne

🇨🇳 不可接受地

🇸🇮 nesprejemljivo

🇮🇸 óásættanlega

🇰🇿 қабылданбайтын

🇬🇪 მიუღებლად

🇦🇿 qəbulolunmaz şəkildə

🇲🇽 inaceptablemente

Word origin

The word 'unacceptably' is derived from the verb 'accept,' which comes from the Latin word 'acceptare,' meaning 'to take or receive willingly.' The prefix 'un-' is added to 'acceptably' to indicate the negation of acceptability. The concept of what is unacceptable varies across cultures and contexts, but generally refers to actions, behaviors, or standards that are not deemed appropriate, satisfactory, or tolerable.