Definitions
- Describing something that cannot be accepted or tolerated. - Referring to a situation or behavior that is not permissible or appropriate. - Talking about an action or decision that is not suitable or satisfactory.
- Describing something that is not acceptable or tolerable. - Referring to a situation or behavior that is not permissible or appropriate. - Talking about an action or decision that is not suitable or satisfactory.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not acceptable or tolerable.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to situations, behaviors, actions, or decisions.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are used to express disapproval or criticism.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unacceptable is more commonly used than inacceptable in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Inacceptable is less formal than unacceptable and is often used in informal contexts.
- 3Connotation: Inacceptable may imply that something is not acceptable due to personal preference or opinion, while unacceptable implies that something is not acceptable due to a standard or rule.
Remember this!
Inacceptable and unacceptable are synonyms that describe something that is not acceptable or tolerable. However, inacceptable is less common and less formal than unacceptable. Inacceptable may imply a personal preference or opinion, while unacceptable implies a standard or rule. Unacceptable is more commonly used and has a Latin origin, while inacceptable has a French origin.
