unacceptable
word
/ˌənækˈsɛptəbəɫ/
uhn-ak-SEP-tuh-buhl
/ʌnɐksˈɛptəbəl/
uhn-ak-SEP-tuh-buhl
Definition
Something that is unacceptable cannot be accepted, allowed, or approved because it is wrong, bad, or not suitable.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or serious situations to express strong disapproval. Common collocations: 'unacceptable behavior', 'unacceptable risk', 'totally unacceptable'. Stronger than 'not acceptable'.
Spanish: inaceptablePortuguese (BR): inaceitávelPortuguese (PT): inaceitávelChinese (Simplified): 不可接受的Chinese (Traditional): 不可接受的Hindi: अस्वीकार्यArabic: غير مقبولBengali: অগ্রহণযোগ্যRussian: недопустимыйJapanese: 受け入れられないVietnamese: không thể chấp nhậnKorean: 용납할 수 없는 - 받아들일 수 없는Turkish: kabul edilemezUrdu: ناقابلِ قبولIndonesian: tidak dapat diterima
Example Sentences
It is unacceptable to be late without a good reason.
basic
That kind of noise is unacceptable in the library.
basic
This food is cold. That’s unacceptable.
basic
His attitude yesterday was totally unacceptable.
natural
I find it unacceptable that they didn’t call to cancel.
natural
Sorry, but your offer is simply unacceptable to us.
natural