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unacceptable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˌənækˈsɛptəbəɫ// UK //ʌnɐksˈɛptəbəl// un·ac·cept·able General-service

adj. so bad or wrong that you cannot allow it to continue. You use this when someone's behavior or a situation is not good enough to be allowed.

adj. not satisfactory or allowable; failing to meet the minimum standards of a particular group or situation. Often used in formal or professional contexts to express strong disapproval.


SIMPLE

The manager told him that his rude behavior was unacceptable.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline offered a small voucher as compensation, but the passengers found the offer completely unacceptable given the long delay.

COMPLEX

While minor errors are expected in a first draft, the sheer volume of factual inaccuracies in the final report was deemed unacceptable by the board of directors.

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Origin

From Middle English unacceptabylle, equivalent to un- + acceptable.

Usage

Often modified by adverbs of degree like 'completely', 'totally', or 'wholly'.

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