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unexceptionable

adjective un·ex·cep·tion·able \ ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-bəl \

Definition of unexceptionable

: not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
  • unexceptionable integrity
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unexceptionableness

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unexceptionably

play \ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nə-blē\ adverb

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Origin and Etymology of unexceptionable

un- + obsolete exception to take exception, object

UNEXCEPTIONABLE Defined for English Language Learners

unexceptionable

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Definition of unexceptionable for English Language Learners

  • : not likely to cause objection or offense

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