The Opposite(Antonym) of “allowable”
The antonyms of allowable are prohibited, forbidden, and unacceptable. These words convey the opposite meaning of allowable, which means something that is permitted or allowed.
Explore all Antonyms of “allowable”
- forbidden
- unacceptable
- prohibited
Definitions and Examples of prohibited, forbidden, unacceptable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prohibited
Not permitted; forbidden by law, rule, or authority.
Example
Smoking is prohibited in public places.
Not allowed; prohibited by authority or social norms.
Example
She was told that dating a coworker was forbidden.
Not satisfactory or allowable; not meeting standards or expectations.
Example
His behavior was unacceptable and he was asked to leave the party.
Key Differences: prohibited vs forbidden vs unacceptable
- 1Prohibited and forbidden are similar in meaning and both refer to something that is not allowed by law or authority.
- 2Unacceptable refers to something that does not meet standards or expectations and is not necessarily prohibited by law.
Effective Usage of prohibited, forbidden, unacceptable
- 1Legal Context: Use prohibited and forbidden in legal contexts to describe actions that are not allowed by law or authority.
- 2Social Norms: Use forbidden to describe actions that are not allowed by social norms or cultural practices.
- 3Standards and Expectations: Use unacceptable to describe actions or behaviors that do not meet standards or expectations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of allowable are prohibited, forbidden, and unacceptable. Use prohibited and forbidden in legal contexts and social norms, respectively. Use unacceptable to describe actions or behaviors that do not meet standards or expectations.
