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What is another word for Unacceptable? – 113 Unacceptable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    intolerable unjustifiable inadmissible impermissible unsatisfactory inadequate insufficient undesirable objectionable distasteful displeasing disagreeable unpalatable repugnant abhorrent reprehensible deplorable lamentable regrettable disappointing displeasing unacceptable inexcusable unpardonable unforgivable unallowable

    Meaning of Unacceptable

    According to Oxford Dictionary, unacceptable refers to something that is not tolerable or allowable, and is often used to express strong disapproval or disagreement.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines unacceptable as not acceptable, and lists synonyms such as intolerable, inadmissible, and impermissible.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines unacceptable as something that is not allowed or approved of, and provides examples of how the word can be used in context.

    Example Uses

    • The company's decision to pollute the environment was unacceptable and sparked widespread protests.
    • The behavior of the employee was unacceptable and led to their immediate termination.
    • The hotel room was unacceptable, with dirty sheets and a broken air conditioner.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    acceptable tolerable allowable permissible satisfactory adequate sufficient desirable pleasing agreeable palatable pleasant excusable justifiable forgivable pardonable understandable reasonable defensible supportable

    Related Nouns

    protest complaint objection disapproval criticism condemnation censure rebuke reprimand admonition warning notice rejection refusal denial exclusion prohibition restriction limitation regulation law rule standard

    Related Verbs

    reject refuse deny prohibit restrict limit regulate condemn criticize censure rebuke reprimand admonish warn object protest disapprove oppose resist forbid ban exclude expel

    Related Adjectives

    unjust unfair unreasonable inexcusable unpardonable unforgivable inadmissible impermissible intolerable unsatisfactory inadequate insufficient undesirable objectionable distasteful displeasing disagreeable unpalatable repugnant abhorrent reprehensible