Synonyms of acceptable

acceptable

adjective

ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl 

as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

told the bike rental man that a ten-speed with four broken gears was not acceptable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adequate
• satisfactory
• decent
• fine
• good
• OK
• tolerable
• respectable
• useful
• serviceable
• suitable
• passable
• all right
• fairish
• appropriate
• minimal
• agreeable
• worthy
• up to snuff
• bearable
• standard
• average
• ordinary
• mediocre
• correct
• fair
• common
• satisfying
• fitting
• endurable
• indifferent
• proper
• middling
• sufferable
• meet
• right
• due
• unexceptional
• so-so
• run-of-the-mine
• gratifying
• seemly
• second-rate
• run-of-the-mill

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unacceptable
• inadequate
• insufficient
• unsatisfactory
• lacking
• wrong
• objectionable
• unsuitable
• deficient
• improper
• useless
• wanting
• unfit
• unworthy
• disagreeable
• indecent
• imperfect
• bad
• disreputable
• defective
• cheap
• incomplete
• insufficient
• pitiful
• shoddy
• poor
• lamentable
• short
• faulty
• mean
• intolerable
• meager
• shabby
• unbearable
• spare
• skimpy
• optimal
• scanty
• maximum
• special
• optimum
• unendurable
• stingy
• extreme
• miserly
• great
• insufferable
• atrocious
• exceptional
• miserable
• vile
• dissatisfying
• supreme
• superior
• wretched
• execrable
• exquisite
• unparalleled
• wonderful
• fancy
• first-class
• prime
• divine
• splendid
• premium
• superb
• neat
• unmatched
• noble
• top
• terrific
• classic
• high-grade
• matchless
• marvelous
• peerless
• dandy
• stellar
• heavenly
• fabulous
• superlative
• unsurpassed
• banner
• grand
• par excellence
• sensational
• preeminent
• keen
• sterling
• first-rate
• capital
• swell
• nifty
• boss
• A1
• supernal
• maximized
• top-notch
• groovy
• tip-top
• crackerjack
• jim-dandy
• bang-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acceptable

That outcome may seem acceptable to American policymakers who have become accustomed to managing conflicts and maintaining relationships with bad actors. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Iran’s regime can withstand an American blockade for some time, but sustained isolation would steadily raise the economic and political cost of refusing an acceptable settlement. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

Debra Kissen, clinical director of Light On Anxiety in Chicago, told Today that discreet fidgeting is more socially acceptable than clicking pens or spinning gadgets. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Whatever someone’s opinion about those interactions may be, shooting at these animals can never be an acceptable response. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026