Unacceptably: meaning, definitions and examples
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unacceptably
[ ˌənəkˈsɛptəbli ]
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.
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.
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.
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- 27123 clandestinely
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