unacceptable

pronunciation

How to pronounce unacceptable in British English: UK [ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl]word uk audio image

How to pronounce unacceptable in American English: US [ˌʌnɪkˈsɛptəbəl, -æk-] word us audio image

  • 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 .

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