unexceptionable

adjective

Definition of unexceptionablenext
as in unobjectionable

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Recent Examples of unexceptionable This seems unexceptionable today, when even popular language columnists, such as the Times’ John McWhorter, are manifest descriptivists. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 Opponents have dismissed it as a screed, but much of it is a recitation of unexceptionable (and often boilerplate) arguments against wokeness. — Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2024 For all Miss Manners knows, that may still motivate some guests, although the practice has become common to the point of being unexceptionable. — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022 The floor has been put in unexceptionable order for dancing, and the Committee on Arrangements flatters itself that every possible preparation looking to the enjoyment of the dancers has been provided for. — Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022 This president has only, to my recollection, addressed the whole country on a national issue from his office once, and his appearance then was unexceptionable. — Conrad Black, National Review, 30 Oct. 2019 Guarding against betrayal, whether deliberate or accidental, is also unexceptionable. — Jennifer Sims, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptionable
  1. unobjectionable
  2. acceptable
  3. desirable
  4. pleasant
  5. delightful
  6. attractive
Adjective
  • Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 June 2026
  • And on the surface, Lind's premise is unobjectionable.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of unobjectionable
Adjective
  • In the 1990s, Tom Ford, during his tenure at Gucci, made the buttocks the center of attention with the help of a visibly flashing thong, while the Y2K trends of the ’00s targeted the midsection and declared crop tops socially acceptable.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • Teen takeovers showcase teens’ extraordinary abilities to identify collective problems and to enact creative solutions – whether or not these solutions are acceptable to adults in power.
    — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • While some level of innovation is desirable and necessary, investments should drive forward a preestablished goal.
    — Rohit Dhamankar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The style configurations seemed limitless, and every type of woman or man seemed uniquely desirable — stunning in their own startling way.
    — Stephanie Fairyington, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • Counting businesses is easy, the count has been going up, and a rising number is a pleasant thing to publicize.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the town itself is quite pleasant, Lake Tahoe is the crown jewel.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Coffee is also grown on the estate, but tea tastings are particularly delightful, with black, green, oolong and white varieties to sample, some of which are served at Claridge’s.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Not only that, but the vibe in the lounge is quiet, with other guests reading or playing board games; evenings bring in a piano player in for delightful ambient music.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • While the space tech sector is attractive, selectivity remains essential.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The salt that sprinkled out beneath the thorn tower was packaged in attractive black paper and shipped all around the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of attractive

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“Unexceptionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptionable. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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