The Opposite(Antonym) of “exceptionable”
The antonyms of exceptionable are acceptable, satisfactory, and pleasing. These words convey a positive or satisfactory state of being, implying that something is good enough or meets the required standards.
Explore all Antonyms of “exceptionable”
Definitions and Examples of acceptable, satisfactory, pleasing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Able to be agreed upon or approved; satisfactory.
Example
The proposal was acceptable to both parties and they signed the agreement.
Meeting the requirements or expectations; adequate.
Example
The quality of the product was satisfactory and met the customer's expectations.
Giving pleasure or satisfaction; enjoyable.
Example
The music was pleasing to the ears and everyone enjoyed the concert.
Key Differences: acceptable vs satisfactory vs pleasing
- 1Acceptable implies that something is able to be approved or agreed upon, whereas exceptionable implies that something is objectionable or not acceptable.
- 2Satisfactory implies that something meets the requirements or expectations, whereas exceptionable implies that something falls short of the required standards.
- 3Pleasing implies that something gives pleasure or satisfaction, whereas exceptionable implies that something is unpleasant or unsatisfactory.
Effective Usage of acceptable, satisfactory, pleasing
- 1In Business: Use acceptable and satisfactory to describe products, services, or proposals that meet the required standards.
- 2In Social Situations: Use pleasing to describe things that give pleasure or satisfaction, such as food, music, or art.
- 3In Writing: Use these antonyms to create contrast and emphasize the positive or negative aspects of a situation or character.
Remember this!
The antonyms of exceptionable are acceptable, satisfactory, and pleasing. Use these words to describe things that meet the required standards, give pleasure or satisfaction, or create contrast in writing. Remember that acceptable implies approval, satisfactory implies meeting requirements, and pleasing implies enjoyment.