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Unacceptably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unacceptably

 

[ ˌənəkˈsɛptəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,121, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.