unacceptable

[ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl]

unacceptable Definition

• 1. not satisfactory or allowable
• 2. not pleasing or welcome

Using unacceptable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unacceptable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His behavior was unacceptable and he was asked to leave the party.

• Example

  The company's policy on discrimination is completely unacceptable.

• Example

  The quality of the product was unacceptable, so I returned it to the store.

unacceptable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unacceptable

• unsatisfactory
• inadmissible
• improper
• intolerable
• objectionable

Antonyms for unacceptable

• acceptable
• satisfactory
• adequate

Phrases with unacceptable

• unacceptable levels

  levels that are too high or too low and therefore not safe or healthy

  Example

  The pollution in the river has reached unacceptable levels.

• unacceptable behavior

  behavior that is not appropriate or permissible

  Example

  The teacher will not tolerate any unacceptable behavior in her classroom.

• unacceptable risk

  a level of risk that is too high and therefore not acceptable

  Example

  The company decided not to invest in the project because it posed an unacceptable risk.

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Summary: unacceptable in Brief

The term 'unacceptable' [ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl] refers to something that is not satisfactory or allowable, and is often used to describe behavior, policies, or product quality. It can be synonymous with 'improper' or 'intolerable,' and is the opposite of 'acceptable.' Phrases like 'unacceptable levels' or 'unacceptable risk' denote a level that is too high or too low and therefore not safe or healthy.