unacceptable
adjective
un·ac·cept·able
ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl 
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
Examples of unacceptable in a Sentence
a word that is unacceptable in formal English
Some of her ideas were unacceptable to other people.
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The head of the world’s main shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization, said on Thursday that any efforts by Tehran to permanently enforce a toll system on Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent and are unacceptable.
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Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In the women’s game, the same behavior is deemed unacceptable.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Health inspectors also noted deficiencies such as lack of handwashing, unacceptable sanitizer usage, and accumulation of food residue on non-food equipment.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
One was eliminating Iran’s unacceptable nuclear capability.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In the women’s game, the same behavior is deemed unacceptable.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Health inspectors also noted deficiencies such as lack of handwashing, unacceptable sanitizer usage, and accumulation of food residue on non-food equipment.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
One was eliminating Iran’s unacceptable nuclear capability.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Unacceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unacceptable. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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unacceptable
adjective
un·ac·cept·able
ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
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