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

In the 2026 session, the Legislature passed HB 991, an elections bill that requires strict proof of citizenship to vote and reduces the types of photo ID acceptable at the polls. — Anne Gerwig, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Alleged Hamas operatives are assigned a NAZA number, representing how many civilian deaths are acceptable as collateral damage. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

Americans deserve the facts and can decide for themselves whether this looks like acceptable governance or something closer to self-dealing. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

The film, built around interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli intelligence and military officers and soldiers, alleges the Israel Defense Forces set acceptable numbers of civilian deaths in Gaza in pursuit of Hamas targets. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026