unacceptable
pronunciation
How to pronounce unacceptable in British English: UK [ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl]
How to pronounce unacceptable in American English: US [ˌʌnɪkˈsɛptəbəl, -æk-]
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- Adjective:
- not adequate to give satisfaction
- not acceptable; not welcome
- used of persons or their behavior
- not conforming to standard usage
Word Origin
- unacceptable (adj.)
- late 15c., from un- (1) "not" + acceptable. Related: Unacceptably.
Example
- 1. Davutoglu said some of the report 's findings were unacceptable .
- 2. Mr. schumer has said he finds the pace of appreciation unacceptable .
- 3. Faced with the unacceptable , their instincts rebelled .
- 4. Full employment is still a distant dream - and that 's unacceptable .
- 5. The premise is that doing nothing will hasten recession . And recession is unacceptable .